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Todd’s Book of

AVA L I
A Comprehensive Guide
PUBLIC EDITION

Original Concepts and Species by RyuujinZERO

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PREFACE

The Avali and their associated lore and
foundations conceptualized belong to their
respective owner, RyuujinZERO. While this book
is based on the subject matter, it should not be
construed as official lore. The purpose of this
book is to take the already shed principles and
concepts of the Avali lore, as written and
discussed by Ryuujin, and consolidate them into
one place. Additionally, the author, editors,
artists, and respective participants of this book,
have carefully refined and further developed
the lore, expanding upon what was already
established. Due to the nature of this, nearly all
original concepts remain the same, with only
two major alterations. The core temperature of
the Avali was changed from -30C to -2C, with
their body solvent becoming a mixture of
ammonia and water. This was done in order to
give Avali a better operational range and to
push them out of the near boiling range for just
pure ammonia, but also avoiding freezing with
just pure water. Additionally, this change gives
the added benefit of a more efficient energy
transfer, thanks in part to the added heat.
This book was written, illustrated,
edited, and reviewed by volunteer members
who admire and take an interest in its
respective concepts. While the original creator
did not participate in the development and
implementation of some of the topics in the
book, all subjects discussed in the book are
made with the creator’s ideas and wishes in
mind, and we worked tirelessly within the
established parameters of the original concepts.
affected paragraph. A summary of changes will
also be provided, located before the Table of
Contents. Version numbers go in ascending
order, starting at 0. All previous editions will
become obsolete after the most up-to-date
edits are released. The version edition is located
at the top left-hand corner of each page. This
document has two variants: a public edition and
a supporter edition. Each version will be
identified with a two-letter code at the end of
the edition number, either a “PE” or a “SE,”
respectively. Draft editions will be identified
with a “D” at the end of the version edition
identifier code. The publication date is located
at the top right-hand corner of the page.
If you, the reader, discover an issue or
have a concept that you believe would fit within
the lore guide, you can submit your idea to the
creators of this book, and it will be reviewed.
This does not guarantee the inclusion or
certification of your concepts in the guide.
Alterations made outside of the will of the
author, illustrators, or editors are strictly
prohibited.
Thank you for taking the time and
reading our product. We hope you find it
informative and insightful on the subject at
hand. Once again, we would like to reiterate
that this is NOT official lore.

The book is a living document. The

topics discussed within the can will be subject
to change or removal. Alterations will be
identified within the guide with a bold black line
(see example on the side) within the margin of
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CREDITS

Concept Creator: RyuujinZERO

Project Lead: Todd Avali

Development: Todd Avali

Lead Illustrator: Todd Avali

Lead Editors: Ranade Empor, Hetuni Jakhal

Editors: Wyatt R., Aria Avali, APersonThatIs,

Alkac, Tuidog, Stop_Watch

Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME): Hetuni

Jakhal

SMEs: Ceital Tesai, Yoki Starsong, Nemo_curat

Photography: Misty Jinn, NTM

Avali scratch font: Icebelly and

Someguynameddavid

3D Avatar Models: Rai Kitamatsu

Special thanks to the following: Viinazyl,

F0xRa1n, Altair, Rhaaka, Cynadyde, Flute,
Rukiiuu, Very Confused Dragon, Jhin
Wonderlust, K’Braid, Patchi, Kuno Avali, AIPI,
Zentimental, Kobalstromo, Stop_watch, Misty
Jinn, Nesi, Cody Egg, NTM, Nidobun, Khaali,
ThekingofApples, HyoPone, VTWuff,
ZetraThorn, Niviru Tenrra, SedrinTheStar,
Nicolain08, Dimi Stella, Nirvash, Kumiho, Duwa
Avali, Tibaes, Cleafspear, Linux Avali, Sweetie
Heartcould, Curus Keel, Ei’Kuni Zesun, Fuarthain
Fuar, Ignus vam, SAM, kobolds Kobolds
KOBOLDS, YasherFox, Tholin, Datalink, Minius
Areas, Khazzy, Webserfer, Meagan Harris,
Iyuman, Linux Avali, Arin Collie, Matthew Akin,
SpyrouR, Jan Bünger, Michiru

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- Updated the supporters under “Credits”
- Changed the cover
- Chapter 1 Section 2: Added pictures for
wings and paws.
- Chapter 1 Section 2: Adjustment made
to the visible spectrum waves lengths.
- Chapter 2: Added introduction section
to the chapter.
- Chapter 2 Section 3: Added
refrigeration and freezing.
- Chapter 2 Section 3: New pictures.
- Chapter 2 Section 4: New number
system for the language.
- Chapter 2 Section 5: Added synthetic
crystals.
- Chapter 2 Section 6: Updated GRAZER
weaponry.
- Chapter 2 Section 7: New pictures for
ships and ship technology.

Note: Due to a large amount of content,

and limited time, many parts of the book do
not have pictures or references attached to
them. In turn, there will be periodic updates
to the book adding new pictures. New
pictures will be identified with the black bar
system.

Note: This is the “Public” edition. Some

content was removed and can be found in
the “Supporter” edition of the book. To find
out what was removed and obtain access to
the Supporter edition, donate to Todd Avali
via Patreon or Ko-Fi, or contact the author
for information!

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Table of Contents Skomar (Skamar)...................................... 23

PREFACE ..................................................iv Yellow Eyes (Krr’Ayusk)............................ 23

Elysium (Eirkleesm) .................................. 24
CREDITS ....................................................v
Midnight Star (Suresk’Brk) ....................... 24
SUMMARY OF CHANGES .........................vi
Luka (Lieka) .............................................. 25
CHAPTER 1 ICE AND FEATHER .......... 1
Rhyes (Rwehces) ...................................... 26
ICE AND FEATHER .................................... 2
CHAPTER SUMMARY ............................. 27
Origins ........................................................ 2
Chapter 2 AVALIAN CULTURE......... 29
A Galaxy Awaits .......................................... 3
HISTORY OF AVALI SOCIETIES ................ 30
BIOLOGY .................................................. 4
Formation of Societies ............................. 30
Size ............................................................. 4
The Illuminate .......................................... 33
Feathers ..................................................... 4
Independent Tribes.................................. 35
Chemistry Make-up.................................... 5
Rogue Tribes and Colonies ...................... 36
Respiratory and Circulation ....................... 6
BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOR ........................ 39
Eyes ............................................................ 7
Thought Processes ................................... 40
Hearing ....................................................... 7
Expressions and Social Dynamics ............ 41
Emotions .................................................... 8
Hatcheries ................................................ 43
Smelling ...................................................... 8
Avali Kits................................................... 44
Brain ........................................................... 9
Pack Bonding and Loss............................. 46
Skeletal Structure ..................................... 10
Arts........................................................... 47
Digestive Tract ......................................... 11
Foods and Culinary .................................. 48
Wings and hands ...................................... 12
Feet .......................................................... 13 AVALI LANGUAGE .................................. 52

Skirt and Tails ........................................... 14 Avali Scratch ............................................ 52

Avalian Core Language............................. 52
THE HOMEWORLD OF AVALON ............ 15
Atmosphere ............................................. 15 TECHNOLOGY ........................................ 59

Surface ..................................................... 16 Civilization Without Fire .......................... 59

Biomes...................................................... 18 Augments ................................................. 61

Creatures .................................................. 20 Clothing .................................................... 63

Moon Composition .................................. 21 Drones and Vehicles ................................ 65

Medical Nanites ....................................... 68
THE URESK STAR SYSTEM ...................... 22
Farming and Food Supply ........................ 69
Uresk ........................................................ 22
Other Engineering Marvels ...................... 71
Mortus (Mtrus) ........................................ 22
Nexus Central Network System ............... 72

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Oracle AI Assistant ................................... 73

MILITARY AND WEAPONRY ................... 75
Melee Weaponry ..................................... 76
Ranged Weaponry.................................... 77
Military Drones ........................................ 78
Armors and Equipment ............................ 79
Military Vehicles....................................... 81
Tactics and Doctrine................................. 84
Military Service and Structure ................. 85
SPACE EXPLORATION ........................... 88
Colonies and Habitats .............................. 89
Technology ............................................... 90
Fleets ........................................................ 94
Diplomacy ................................................ 97
CHAPTER SUMMARY ............................. 99
Chapter 3 AVALI AND YOU ........... 101
AVALI AND YOU ................................... 102
Creating a Personal Avali ....................... 102
Design..................................................... 103
Established Universes ............................ 107
Statistics and Traits ................................ 108
STARBOUND UNIVERSE ....................... 113
AVALI OUTSIDE OF STARBOUND ......... 114
CHAPTER SUMMARY ........................... 115
RESOURCES AND CONTACTS ............... 116

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CHAPTER 1 ICE AND FEATHER

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ICE AND FEATHER
Nestled next to a gas giant, an
unassuming icy moon known as Avalon stirs
quietly with activity. The thick clouds shroud
the cold rock from the outside, but the world
churns away. Life flourishes within the dark,
cold moon, both familiar and alien. Indeed, life
had found an unusual spot in the large galaxy.
The moon turns as the creatures that inhabit it
continue about their day, none the wiser, as
this has been their home for eons.
The clacking of talons and fluttering of
feathers can be heard, muted only by the wind
and the swaying of alien plant life. Creatures
scurry across the ice and snow, followed by
machines of steel and plastics. Technology,
whirring calmly across the world, thoroughly
cemented and operated by a small race of ice
raptors who call themselves Avali.
The Avali continue about their day, no
different from any other. The inhospitable cold
means nothing to them. The Avali push through
the sharp winds and dense snow as if it wasn't
there. They live here. They evolved here. To
them, it's like a warm day at the beach.
The Avali are small, feathered creatures
that evolved to have complex problem-solving
skills. Resembling a lot like raptors, Avali also
have two pairs of ears, which they use to
navigate their world. While they have eyes,
their primary sense involves their ears. These
ice raptors are frequently found in packs. They
have developed and harnessed technologies
that have pushed them into space, allowing for
the extraction of resources within their star
system. Their cute appearance has made them
unassuming to most onlookers; however, their
razor-sharp talons and teeth are not
underestimated.
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Origins
The Avali (plural "Avali," adjective
"Avalian") and their concepts were created by
RyuujinZERO. Initially created in the EA-Maxis'
game "Spore," the race was originally known as
Iubati, based on the Latin word meaning "crest"
or "crested." Their first sight was seen in early
2009 and published in "Sporepedia." Ryuujin
would start to lay the foundations of the frozen
home world, the heavy use of technologies and
artificial intelligence algorithms, and some
vehicle concepts that the Iubati utilized. Here,
the original ideas of Avali can be seen.
As the development continued in the
Iubati species in 2010, Ryuujin would later split
the Iubati species into two subraces, the Elysiii
and the Avali. While essentially identical and
interchangeable, the critical differences
between the two races are the core sectors in
space in which they evolved in and their
cultures.
The adventure story was built using the
EA-Maxis' "Spore: Galactic Adventures"
expansion pack. Later, Ryuujin would make a
custom story mission in Spore known as "Whom
Gods Destroy." The story itself, a Sci-Fi Horror-
Tragedy, puts a player into a captain's
perspective, searching for artifacts on a barren
world, only for their little adventure to go awry.
In 2014, Ryuujin would begin the
development of a new race for the upcoming
Chucklefish game "Starbound." She would use
the Avali concepts from "Spore" and continue
the development of the species. In "Starbound,"
the Avali would see the development of their
society and pack systems, diets, culture, and
biology. On April 2014, Ryuujin released the
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A Galaxy Awaits
Today, the Avali fandom continues to
keep the species alive. A small community has
developed around the little ice raptors, partly
thanks to their cute appearance and online
presence. Multiple game mods and adaptations
have also incorporated Avali into new stories
and adventures. Additionally, the fandom has
continued to create fan art and stories involving
race.

Official development of the Avali race

has stagnated since its peak in 2015. Although
not abandoned by Ryuujin, her priority for the
race is not as significant as they were during the
initial "Starbound" development periods. In
response, the community has slowly continued
their development of the species, creating
alternate lore and cultures for the Avali. The
openness of the race allows for it to be mingled
into otherwise prohibitive universes.

While this book is a comprehensive

guide to the species, it is not official lore. The
Avali lore is compiled into chapters and sections
in this book. Each section will break down and
explain certain aspects of the Avali from a
subjective viewpoint and in intricate detail.
Additionally, the development of the species
will continue further, following closely in the
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BIOLOGY most goods are embarked on drone-based or

manually controlled vehicles on land, sea, and
air. Their wings are less functional on other
Avali are sapient, technologically- planets but allow for low-level gliding and
advanced alien creatures originating on the slowing falls. Avali rely more on drones and
moon Avalon. Their appearance resembles vehicles to navigate through these
closely to an Earth-based, Cretaceous period environments.
Deinonychus. Avali are fully feathered, bipedal
creatures with distinctive large eyes, four
rabbit-like ears attached to their head, and two Feathers
wings with three dexterous digits, capable of
manipulating objects. On Avalon, they evolved Like Terran birds and other class Aves,
to be excellent fliers. Despite their large brains Avali possess a range of specialized feathers.
and flying capabilities, metabolic rates for Avali The upper and outer parts of the body are
are slow compared to humans, tied to the cold contour-style feathers. These feathers are
natural temperatures of Avalon. On average, slicker and naturally oiled to protect from
the weight of Avali is about 27-31 kg or 60-68 snowfall. Oil glands are found around the top of
lbs. the head, armpits, and on upper parts of the
pelvis. During idle periods, Avali can be seen
stroking their head, arms, and pelvis, spreading
Size the oils across their feathers. Some pack
activities also include rubbing and brushing the
Compared to Humans, Avali are outer feathers. These activities also allow for
relatively small. Regardless of sex, the average removing loose and molting feathers.
adult height ranges between 100-120 cm or 35-
43 inches. If you were to lay one out from head
to tail tip, Avali are 120-150 cm, 47-59 inches in
length. Although small, Avali evolved into the
“Apex” predators or “Super-Predators” of their
home world. Formidable on land and air, their
powerful legs, well-developed wings, and
excellent cognitive abilities and pack tactics
have allowed Avali to reign unchallenged in
their home world. The legs evolved to enable a
good balance between agile mobility and speed
on the ground. With talons on their feet,
traversing through and climbing on foliage can
be done quickly. This has also lent itself to
decent carrying capabilities. Avali have
exploited this for help with hunting and
gathering through trees and bushes, carrying
back food to their nests.

Flight is one of the most common ways

traveling is done. Avali are also known in their
home world for their exceptional ability to fly
and navigate through the dense air. Cities and
hunting grounds are designed and adapted in
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The longer contour feathers, such as
those on the wings and crest, have a healthy
blood supply at their roots. These feathers are
known to bleed profusely if removed forcibly.
Feathers lost in that way will regrow after
several weeks.
The lower and inner parts of the body
contain lighter, fluffier-style feathers, assisting
in the body's insulation. These feathers, also
known as "pulviplumes," are specialized down
feathers that regenerate continuously. The
outer barbules break off and help to oil and
powder the other down feathers, keeping them
in pristine condition.
outsiders, this makes them almost
indistinguishable from one another apart from
their markings and genitalia. Natural tones
include white, grays, and slate, with soft, muted
Earth tones, such as browns, greens, and tans.
Male Avali can be identified by brighter, near-
iridescent bands of color around their body.
Females have muted, two-toned feathers, often
with speckled patterning.

The more giant contour feathers

respond well to heat application, taking on
near-permanent new forms. This is a common
way of individualized styling. Notably, the crest
feathers atop their head are used for this,
allowing for a distinctly unique look.

The tip of the Avali snout contains a set

of thinner, finer barbed feathers. These unique
feathers evolved to allow heat to reach the skin
of the muzzle, mainly used to detect the heat of
eggs. Similarly slick to the adjacent contour
feathers but less insulating, these feathers allow Figure 2- Female Huntress Avali
the temperature to pass through more easily.
Chemistry Make-up
Filoplumes, specialized feathers with
nerve endings, can be found in the Avali's body. At the core, Avali are a carbon-based
Certain areas, such as the wing digits and ears, creature that has evolved on a frigid planet with
have heavier concentrations of these feathers.
low light. Their blood is a mixture between
The feathers have two distinct styles, water and ammonia. It’s based heavily on
functioning similarly, though one is more copper, instead of iron, at 2:1. This results in
sensitive than the other. The longer, more
their blood and flesh a purple to pale-purple
narrow style of feathers is found throughout
hues. For breathing, an oxygenized
the main parts of the body, wings, and tail tips.
environment is required for survival, with no
The smaller, slightly wider, and more sensitive
less than 18% enrichment. Furthermore, Avali
feathers can be found along the fingers, genital
need to be in climates with cold temperatures,
areas, inner thighs, underside of the tail, ears,
with the operating range being -35°C to 2°C, or
and front parts of the face. -31°F-37°F. The core body temperature for an
Avali is close to -7°C.
They are relatively uniform in their
colors and only possess small amounts of sexual Avali have evolved in an atmosphere
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times thicker in most areas. Consequently,
specific boiling points of chemicals have been
raised, allowing lifeforms on the planet to
evolve, including the Avali. When Avali travel
outside their home planet, specialized
environmental suits must be worn to maintain
the high atmospheric pressures.
Although from a cold planet, Avali are
warm by the standards of their world. They are
endothermic, meaning they use a good deal of
their metabolism to generate their heat. This
trait is necessary for being able to fly in their
world. Still, despite being warmer than most,
their metabolic process is slow. Avali sleep
multiple times throughout the day, working in
short bursts. The average Avali will sleep 7-8
hours total per day. They also commonly sleep
in packs, sharing each other’s warmth to
conserve energy further.
Due to their low metabolic
rate, the average lifespan of
an Avali is between 200-250
years relative to their home
planet.
Respiratory and Figure 3 -
Circulation Respiratory System
capabilities, and to dissipate heat generated
through the intense exercise of flight. The lungs
are slightly filled during rest periods and mild
activities. In contrast, during flight or intense
workouts, the lungs will be constantly filled in
such periods to allow for better oxygen
absorption. These secondary lungs contain
groups of parabronchi, allowing continuous
oxygen absorption during flight.
An Avali heart is four-chamber style,
like the ones found on Earth. The blood cells of
an Avali are slightly hexagonal shaped, though
still rounded. The heart has two upper, smaller
atria, leading into two larger ventricles to build
pressure. Unlike birds, Avali possess a set of
complex kidneys and a bladder to remove
excess water, ammonia, nitrous waste, and
other unwanted toxins.
Figure 5 - Blood cell
Avali Kidney,
Bladder, and
complete side view

The lungs of the Avali have two main

parts: an upper, denser air sac and two larger
air sacs. The upper air sac is used primarily for
ground and idle activities. Air is breathed in
either or a combination of the rear airways in
the back, between the ears, and the mouth. The
air passes through a densely packed bronchus,
where the oxygen is absorbed. A pair of larger
bronchus extends
out from the
primary upper lung
to 2 larger
secondary air sacs.
The primary
functions of these
lungs are to fill with
air, to allow for
Figure 4 - Avali Heart better flight

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Eyes
Avali eyes are large and distinctive.
However, their eyesight is very poor. Their eyes
are shallow and contain a very narrow lens.
These coupled together allow for light sensing
and sight just good enough to identify close
objects. Their poor eyesight results from the
low light conditions of their home world and
does not favor the evolution of much more than
rudimentary sight. Their eyes are not as
reflexive as Human eyes, although slight
movements are possible. As Avali evolved, they
became more reliant on their eyes to identify
and craft tools. As a result, eyes are known to
be the most commonly cybernetically enhanced
part of the Avali to compensate for their
evolution's shortcomings.
Figure 6 - Avali Eyes
The eyes are kept moist through two
small tear ducts located at the sides of the eyes.
These ducts secrete an ammonia solution,
which spreads across the eyeball with
movement and with the eyelids. Tiny fine barbs
at the eyelids' edges are used to deflect dust
particles. Captured particles are removed from
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the ammonia tears or through wiping of the
eyes. During periods of extreme weather
instances, Avali will often keep their eyes
closed, protecting them from the elements.
Avali can see colors, despite the
limitations of their eyes. Infrared light is
focused on more than others, with wavelengths
590 nanometers (nm) to 1530 nm, due to the
limited light spectrums reaching the surface of
Avalon. Seeing these light spectrums allows
Avali to easily distinguish each other by specific
natural patterning on their feathers, such as
iridescent bands. Without external peripherals,
these patterns would not be easily visible to a
human.
The eyes appear primarily dark grey or
black to the average human. The construction
of the eye is unlike those on Earth. The Cornea
is entirely opaque, with a purplish hue in the
correct light. The pupil is somewhat
slit/octagonal-like, completely dark. The retina
contains fine, circular-like bumps, which allow
for the detection of light and form color
pictures. Avali eyes have a retroreflective inner
eye, giving them a faint low-light glow, often
seen as a light gray color. Consequently, this
trait also further hinders the eyes’ focusing
ability.
Hearing
By far, the most distinguishing features
of an Avali are the ears. Four large, articulated
ears and an enlarged hearing sensory lobe in
their brain gives them exceptional hearing
abilities. The top 2 ears on the head are capable
of 180 degrees of rotation, facing forward and
backward. The natural resting position is
pointing back and slightly downwards. The
lower ears are not as flexible; however, they are
flexible enough to receive additional auditory
signals. The natural resting position of these
ears is facing forward and resting on the
shoulders of the Avali. With their exceptional
auditory evolution, Avali can hear sounds as low
as 5 Hz and as high as 50 kHz.
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Hearing is
the primary sense
Avali use. A good
proportion of
their society and
life revolves
around the
hearing. Even in
the dark, where
eyesight is not
remotely feasible,
Figure 7 - Avali Ears Avali can still
navigate life through echo-location, using
sounds they generate, like purring or soft
squeaks. Special feathers within their ears allow
them to detect pressure differences around
them, giving them a sense of rudimentary
object location. These feathers are mainly used
to avoid traversing into walls or off steep
heights.
The brain's auditory processing center is
also enlarged, compared to most animals. This
allows for dedicated and isolated processing of
inbound auditory signals.
Emotions
Expressions and body language for
Avali are complex. The development of fine
muscle movements on the head has allowed
Avali to mimic expressions that are a tad like
humans. Expressions like smiling, baring teeth,
and frowning are a few examples of emotions
that the face can express. The ears will move in
conjunction with facial movements to help
accentuate the emotions. Most important to
expressing feelings is the production of sounds.
Avali will produce a sound for nearly all
emotions, as hearing is their primary sense.
Avali will also adjust their body, wings, and
feathers to express their feelings further.
Certain emotions will cause them to flare their
feathers, lean, adjust their legs, fan out their
wings or tuck them in.
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Sounds are by far an essential aspect of
expression for Avali. A wide range of sounds is
emitted, ranging from simple chirp-like sounds
to cackling, snake-sounding hiss. For example, a
high-pitched chirping sound will accompany
happiness, pride, and joyful emotions. Anger,
frustration, or scoffing are expressed by hissing
through the secondary airway, with the sound
of their tongue slightly cackling. In addition,
baring teeth, flaring their tail, skirt, and chest
feathers; and exhaling large amounts of air,
"huffing," or inhaling their secondary lungs are
signs of anger. Emotions such as contentment,
love, flirting, and blushing is expressed with
purring and cooing. These are also commonly
accompanied by the feathers underneath the
eyes flaring outward, a form of blushing.
Clicking and casual chirping while idle and
during periods of interest are also common.
Smelling
Avali "smell" using their tongues,
tasting the air similarly to Earth-bound snakes.
It is common to see them tasting the air around
them constantly. Avali do not possess a
traditional nasal chamber for sensing particles.
The sensing receptors are in the tops of their
mouths.
The long, narrow olfactory receptor can
be found at the bottom of the brain, along the
topside roof of the mouth. Due to the lack of
nasal passages, a secondary breath way for the
Avali is not in the anterior of the head. Instead,
it is located towards the back of the skull,
between the ears, lining up with the pressure-
regulating eustachian tubes. Watching the back
of an Avali's head, you could see the feathers
between the ears flutter during breathing.
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Figure 8 - Avali Brain ID Chart

Brain At the center of the brain is the

midbrain. It contains the two sizeable auditory
processing lobes, the hearing chasm, light
The brain of the Avali is large and
processing receptors (photoreceptors), balance,
capable of complex thoughts and problem-
orientation chasm, coordinated response
solving. This ability has lent them to becoming
center, and hypothalamus. The midbrain also
great predators on their planet and develop
connects the hindbrain halves to the forebrain,
into an advanced, space-faring civilization. Their
and the cerebellum, spinal cord, and medulla
brains are unique, containing four major
oblongata.
regions. The brain consists of the rear hindbrain
halves, the midbrain, and the large forebrain.
The two hindbrain halves are located at
The brain of the Avali extends down into the
the back of the brain and are distinguishable by
snout of the skull, where the presumed nasal
appearing to have a seam going down the
cavity would be.
middle, essentially splitting them in half. This
brain section controls fine muscle movements,
The forebrain of the Avali is quite
memory, higher cognition, speech recognition
noticeable, a monolithic section that protrudes
and formation, and further auditory processing.
from the center of the brain without any
identifiable “halves.” This brain region contains
what would be known as the limbic system,
parts of the hippocampus, and some motor
functions. Essentially, this is the processing
center for motor functions, evolved muscle
movements, balance organs, olfactory, and
sensations.

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possible by the center

fuse point of the skull.
Skeletal The plates do regrow
over time if damaged.
Structure The skull has identifiable
ear orbits, in which the
Avali cartilage and muscles of
evolved to have the ear are attached to
dense, partially the head.
hollow bones to
handle the
Figure 10 - Avali Bone Section stresses of flight
while not adding The chest has a large Figure 12 - Avali Torso Side
unnecessary weight. The bones contain central sternum piece.
complex inner webbing to pass blood and The size allows for the
provide structural rigidity. Certain parts of the strong wing muscles to
Avali, such as the large, primary feathers of the be attached. The chest
wings, and the tail, are supported by flexible of the Avali protrudes
but strong cartilage. The skeletons of Avali are outward, allowing for
silicon dioxide based. the expansion of the
secondary lungs. The
On the tip of the snout, a soft cartilage sternum has provisions
pad allows for sensing the temperatures of eggs that enable the upper
and other items if needed. The cartilage also rib cage to rest on and
acts as a cushion for the tip of the head, as orbits for the anterior
naturally, Avali cannot see that well. The clavicles to attach.
Figure 13 - Avali Torso Posterior (top) and
"teeth" of the Avali are extended plates of the Anterior (bottom)
skull and mandible, grown into fine, razor-like The Avali hip
points. A distinctive characteristic of the center bone is relatively large,
tooth is its "bucktooth" appearance, made allowing for eggs passing
and tail muscles'
attachment. The center
part of the hip contains
an ischium, which
provides the attachment
and stabilization of the
tail. Legs are set in a
digitigrade design,
possessing a three-piece
main bone structure featuring two patella-type
bones, aka "knee bones."

Figure 11 - Avali Skull (top), and muscle/Cartilage

outlines (bottom)

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Digestive
Tract
Hinted
by their initial
predatory looks, Avali
are obligate carnivores.
Figure 16 - Avali Maw Close up They can consume limited
plant and fungal materials once thoroughly
processed and enriched. Meat and other
animal products are preferred and can be
digested without significant processing. Avali
evolved to have a heavier, more complex
digestive system, unlike birds. This complicated
digestive tract has developed to aid in the
digestion of multiple types of food and to
mitigate a host of toxins found in their home
world, Avalon.
The mouth of the Avali contains sharp,
razor-like plates that allow for the ripping and
crushing of food. The tongue can also taste the
food that is being ingested. The salivating
glands throughout the mouth douse the food in
initial digestion enzymes and water/ammonia
mixtures. Although not necessary in modern
Avali society, the back of the throat contains
five sharp cartilage spikes to prevent food from
being lost during consumption. The spikes are
flexible to allow food to pass through. The top
Figure 17 - Avali Stomachs point also functions
as the uvula,
bringing the
esophagus
toward the
pharynx. Along
the sides of
the throat and
on the back
are four
additional
adjacent
spikes.
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Figure 15 - Cartilage Spike
Figure 14 - Avali Maw
Avali has a pair of stomachs.
One upper, though smaller,
stomach for processing toxic
chemicals from the local fauna and
starting the initial breakdown of bone and
cartilage materials. Food items are stored here
for a short period, between 1-2 hours. The
period allows enough time for the enzymes to
begin entirely nullifying toxins in the food and
softening the bone material. These enzymes are
secreted in a pancreas-like organ attached to
the left side of the stomach.
The lower, larger stomach is for the
longer-term processing of food material, using
enzymes and acids. This organ also contains
small bladders for holding
enzymes for digestion. Food often
waits 2-4 hours, allowing for a full
breakdown of the food before it
moves into the intestines.
Once the food is pushed
into the intestines, its doused in
an acid-removing fluid before
continuing. Towards the end of
what would be the small intestine,
food is held for a short time within
Figure 18 - Avali Intestines
a chamber. Attached to this
chamber is a large, appendix-like
organ containing bacteria for coating
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unprocessable plant materials that could have

been ingested. The process of absorbing water
and ammonia begins. At the end of the large
intestine, food will move into the rectum, which
leads to the anus. Water and ammonia continue
to be absorbed during this time.

Figure 21 - Avali hand, showing paw pads (top),

handprint (right)

hands have developed pads to allow

grasping and holding onto items.
Each finger is tipped with a sharp
claw. From the hand, an
opposable, long "finger" is used to
manipulate the final extension of the wing.

The wing's feathers begin at the upper

Figure 19 - Full Digestive Tract anterior (left), side (right)
Wings and hands
Commonly misconstrued as arms, Avali have
two wings, with three smaller digits for
manipulating objects and tools. Each digit
contains two dexterous phalanges. They include
two main fingers and an opposable thumb. The
Figure 20 - Wing Feathers, Paws, and Hands (left), Wing
with feather roots and muscles (center), Wing bone and
cartilage (right)
to mid part of the chest and run entirely down
the appendage, ending just at the outer base of
the fingers. Some Avali also possess scutes on
their hands and fingers, a form of protection.
The wings' feathers are layered, containing
three regions of feather styles. The primary
feathers are the large, easily seen contour
feathers. These feathers are accompanied by a
cartilage tip attached to the wing and extension
finger for rigidity. Atop these feathers are the
secondary feathers. These feathers are nearly

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half the size of the primaries; however,

there are two secondary feathers to 1
primary feather. These feathers are more
flexible compared to the primaries. Finally,
the trinary feathers are a set of smaller
feathers that run along the base of both
the primary and secondary. These feathers
are visible, though you can easily miss
them.
Figure 22 - Avali wingspan

Figure 22 - Avali Walking Example

Feet
The feet of the Avali
have evolved to have a
good balance between
Figure 24 - Avali Walking Example(top), Leg bone structures
ground mobility, climbing, and (bottom)
landing from a flight. Avali
When moving, the Avali feet are
feet contain three digits
splayed out flat on the ground. The talons help
and inner dewclaws, tipped
dig into the ground and foliage to aid in
with sharp talons for digging
launching and running forward. When lifted,
into the ground, foliage, and
the toes retract inward when raised, forming a
hunted animals. The base of
“V.” Avali tracks are nearly single-lined, with the
their feet has thick pads for
feet landing almost in front of the other during
cushioning their ground
movement.
navigation, protection, and Figure 23 - Avali footpaw
landing. The tops and (top), footprint (bottom)
ankles of their feet also
contain large scutes. Some variants of Avali
have long feather tufts that run along the back
of their lower calves and ankles, allowing
additional protection against colder
environments.

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Skirt and Tails

The "skirt" of the Avali is a series of
primary and secondary feathers covering the Figure 24 - Tail Examples
hips and thighs and trailing off towards the end
of the hip, ending at the base of the tail. Like
the wing design, the feathers fall into three
groups. The skirt's feathers aid with central lift
and gliding during flight. Skirts are universal for
all Avali.

The tails of the Avali are large, formed

by a combination of cartilage and a series of
feathers. When relaxed, the tail rests in a nearly
straight, upward position. Tail designs can vary
between each Avali, allowing for quickly
identifying individual members. During flights,
the tail splays out, adding more surface area to
catch the air and creating drag for the Avali.
While running, the tail acts as a counterbalance,
allowing them to lean forward during runs and
maintain speed.
Figure 23 - Tail and Skirt Bones (top), Feather roots
(bottom)

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THE HOMEWORLD OF AVALON
Figure 1 - Moon of Avalon
“Avalon would be a beautiful alien winter
wonderland if it wasn’t for the overwhelming
smell of ammonia” -United Nations of Earth
(UNoE) Ambassador Josef Fuchs.
Located in an F8 Star system, also
known as a “main sequence” star system and
named Uresk, the Avali home world of Avalon is
a large moon attached to a gas giant. The planet
Elysium sits fourth in sequence, with six planets.
As for Avalon, the moon is unique, with a dense
atmosphere and houses a plethora of fauna,
including the Avali. In comparison Saturn's
moon, Titan, also has a thick atmosphere and is
the second largest moon in the Sol System,
albeit having no confirmed life on the moon.
Avalon is roughly 75% the size of Earth,
with a radius of 4784 km (2972.6 miles),
compared to Earth’s 6378 km (3963 miles).
Despite its size, the moon has 25% of the
gravity of Earth, putting its gravitational pull
range near 2.6 meters per second squared
(m/s2), or 8.5 feet per second (f/s2), as opposed
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to 9.8 m/s2 (32.2 f/s2) for Earth. Its weaker
gravity has played a considerable effect on the
development of lifeforms on Avalon and gives it
a very tall atmosphere, towering at nearly 210
km, or 130.48 miles. Its massive size pushes the
moon far out from its planet, making it the 6th
in a series of 8 moons, sitting near the rim of
the giant’s ring. The moon sits at about a 26° tilt
on its axis, giving it seasonal effects like on
Earth. Additionally, Avalon has no dedicated
micro-moon or asteroids.
Avalon is not tidally locked to Elysium
and takes about 16 hours to complete a full
revolution, making the days shorter than the
ones on Earth. Furthermore, due to being
hosted by a gas giant, the moon falls under
complete darkness every 37 days due to the
planet blocking out the star completely. This
period lasts for three days before it returns to
the starlight again. A complete rotation around
the host planet is 40 days. Finally, for a
complete orbit around the star Uresk, Avalon
and its host planet take 440 days to complete a
full year.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is a unique aspect of
Avalon. Being a moon attached to a gas giant,
nearly all other planets and moons within the
system lack an atmosphere, or have a
comparatively harsh atmosphere. The
atmosphere can be broken down into six parts,
like Earth’s, except for the lowest layer. The
lowest layer is unique from the Earth, as heavier
gases, water, and ammonia vapor clouds and
fogs cover a sizable portion of the surface of
Avalon, putting it in a near haze most of the
year. In return to the thick, multilayered
atmosphere and surface haze, very little of the
Star’s light makes it to the planet's surface. At
the most, approximately 600 lux of starlight
reaches the surface in the most ideal of
conditions. In addition to the lack of light, the
atmosphere causes the planet to remain
reasonably cold, ranging temperatures from
-105°C (-157°F) to 5° C (41°F).
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turquoise due to the atmosphere

defusing much of the light coming in.

Being adjacent to a gas giant and

active star, large amounts of radiation are
emitted from space and are deflected
across the atmosphere and gravitational
field. During this, auroras can be seen
littering the skies of Avalon. When Avalon
is wholly eclipsed by its host planet, the
atmosphere facing the world will glow
like an Aurora. During favorable
conditions on the surface of Avalon, the
Avali can enjoy the beauty of the
auroras. Thanks to its position within the
rings of a gas giant, Avalon also
experiences frequent meteor showers
due to the debris of the rings hitting the
moon’s atmosphere.

Surface
Figure 2 - Layers of Avalon

At nearly two times denser than Earth's From space, an onlooker would
(lowest point) and at least 1.7 times denser have a challenging time trying to identify the
(highest point), an average human walking on surface of Avalon. The dense clouds cover much
the surface of Avalon would be equivalent to
treading 15 meters (49.2 ft) underwater. The
atmosphere’s composition is mostly Nitrogen,
at 72%, Oxygen, 21%, and a mixture of
argon, methane, hydrogen, carbon
dioxide, ozone, sulfur, ammonia, and
other gases for the remaining 7%.
Towards the lower parts of the
atmosphere, the speed of sound
travels at roughly 200 m/s (656.1 ft/s),
slower than compared to Earth’s. The
topmost layers of the atmosphere
give Avalon a violet-blue color, but
with wisping, dense, whitish-orange
clouds towards the moon’s surface.
The robust presence of Ammonia and
water vapors, methane, and carbon
dioxide are found closer to the
planet’s surface, creating a very
cloudy appearance. The colors mostly
seen on the surface of Avalon would
range from a deep reddish-orange to
Figure 3 - Surface Layer Breakdown of Avalon

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Figure 4 - Small Pack of Avali treading through an ocean of ammonia, along an ice sheet crack
of the planet. The moon’s surface is quite cold,
though it holds many diverse biomes and
bodies of both ammonia and water. The tidal
seasons on the moon are dictated by its
positioning of it to adjust to the host planet and
by the neighboring moons.
Avalon biomes are vast and consist of
different forests, mountains, ice sheets,
marshes, grass-like plains, and extremely cold
areas where habitation is near nonexistent.
Each has unique animals and flora, thanks to
the alien nature of the planet. Additionally,
Avalon is seismically active, with moving ice
sheets and rock plates and being cryovolcanic,
contributing to the dense atmosphere. Avali
cities and settlements are usually built away
from seismically active areas.
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Avalon houses a variety of megafauna,
ranging from trees to large, ocean treading
creatures the size of small islands. The low
gravity on the moon has given the ability of
megafauna like these to thrive. However, the
entirety of the planet is not home to just large,
towering creatures. Smaller creatures, such as
Avali, have also evolved and thrived. Due to the
planet's cold temperatures, most animals are
small, not using much energy.
Underneath a large portion of the
planet’s surface, a deep active ocean absorbs
most of the planet’s core heat. This heat, in
return, creates surface cryovolcanoes, erupting
water, ammonia, and other debris onto the
surface and forming new ice sheets. The
undergrowth and creatures of Avalon can be as
complex as the surface biomes. Both above and
below-ground biomes feed into sustaining life.
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Liquid ammonia
is extremely common
and forms modest oceans,
rivers, ponds, and lakes in some
low-lying areas. The liquid ammonia
also creates cold bogs, swamps, and
marshes, accompanied by thick fogs and
hospitable fauna (Avali Florida man).
Ammonia rivers quickly cut through
water-based ice, creating gorges and
underground rivers and ponds. This also
has the added effect of causing water
glaciers to move and form new surfaces
on the ice sheets.
Ammonia precipitation is typical
on Avalon. Certain regions on the moon
get little to no ammonia precipitation
due to the dry climate or being too cold
for any form of rain to fall. The coldest
regions of Avalon,
where habitation is
nonexistent, have
dense, thick layers of
ammonia, water glaciers, and
sheets flowing in from the oceans
and seismic activities.
On Avalon, water ice surfaces
are shaped by ammonia-like rocky
surfaces seen on Earth, but at greatly
accelerated speeds. The behavior
resembles amped-up plate tectonics
when the ice is deeper and exposed to
the liquid water layer at depth. Water
surfaces are replenished with liquid
water beneath the surface, erupting and
creating new ice sheets and glaciers.
These cryovolcanic activities are
frequent, happening hundreds, if not
thousands, of times throughout the
year, in varying degrees of size.
With the constant movement and
Figure 5 - Megafauna Tree and Samples of Plant and Fungal organisms
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melting of the surface ice sheets, the
environment constantly changes
throughout the year and can vary
greatly. Water rains and snowfalls only
occur near and around cryovolcanoes and
are short. More often, erupted water returns
to Avalon in chunks of ice. Some water rains
down in the upper portions of the
Troposphere, freezing into pebbles once
passing the clouds.
Biomes
As mentioned previously, Avalon is
home to a wide variety of above and
below-surface biomes, which are critical to
sustaining the ecosystem on the moon.
Various plants, animals, and fungi have
adapted to the unique characteristics of Avalon.
While what may seem inhospitable to humans,
these organisms have learned to
evolve and thrive. Here are a few
examples of the biomes and unique
characteristics found on Avalon.
Along the warmer parts of Avalon, rain-
forest like areas is home to giant trees that
tower upwards above the first layers of the
atmosphere, gathering precious starlight. Below
the canopies of these trees, long strings of
plants and fungi grow along the trees and
branch offshoots. Various small and medium-
sized animals feed off the flora and each other.
The ground level is covered in slimy fungus and
low-level plants, covering a marshy ground. The
roots of the trees extend above the surface,
lifting the trees higher in the world, and sink
deep into the ground, reaching the underwater
reservoirs.
Bioluminescent fungus is a common
sight on Avalon. The fungus feeds from the
neighboring plants, decomposing animals, and
underground life. The chemical reaction from
the fungus feeding causes certain buds, pods, or
stems to glow a turquoise, orange, or soft
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yellow color. This luminescence gives nearby
plants a weak but sustainable source of energy.
Scattered across fields and caves, tall
crystalline ammonia structures grow, formed by
the cold weather and rainfalls. The crystals vary
in color and opacity, with some able to amplify
the light given off by this fauna, illuminating the
Figure 6 - Crystalline Structures
surrounding area with light. Certain crystals
have naturally glowing chemicals trapped
inside. These crystals can be harvested and
used as light sources. Other crystals emit heat,
with certain chemicals reacting within and
creating a harvestable heat source.
Surface stone mountain ranges are rare
but present across Avalon. Mountains like these
are the peaks of the lower bedrock crust. Most
stone mountains are found in underground
oceans but cannot reach the moon’s surface.
Surface ranges are eroded and formed by
ammonia rains,
giving them a
resemblance in
shape to
terrestrial
mountains,
though amplified
in slope due to
lower gravity.
Where rocky
bedrock
Figure 7 - Glowing Fungi, “Fyrray Thak”
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undercuts the normal surface or is present in
large flat areas, you encounter ice deserts made
up of grains of water ice similar in shape and
structure to sand.
Forests of trees, both fungi
and regular, are scattered
across the surface of Avalon.
Some can be found on fertile
ice sheets, slowly floating
across the oceans. Fungi trees
are large, dense-looking
structures, some with large
identifiable pods, while others can
be seen with long vines, oozing
substances that contain spores
onto the surrounding areas. Figure 8 - Fungi Cluster
These trees are known to sprout even in the
most hostile locations, with specific “clusters”
of trees floating in oceans. While fungi trees are
generally thicker and clustered together,
regular trees are slender and resemble a spike-
like appearance. Some variants have small
leaves protruding out the sides of these trees.
These are commonly found in bedrock areas of
Avalon, though not unheard of to be seen on
other parts as well. Nearly all plants and fungi
life on Avalon sprout spore-like seeds, either
dropping from pods or the tops of the
organisms.
Under the surface, a
vibrant undergrowth can be
found. Deep roots of trees,
fungi, and animals adapted
to the darkness and
constant wet nature can
thrive in these areas. The most
common sights here are Figure 9 - Blood Sucking Fungal
caverns, tunnels, and Organism, “Burrk Thakrus’ska”
seemingly endless oceans. Even with ice sheets'
continual melting and forming, starlight never
reaches these biomes outside the
bioluminescent fungi and some creatures. The
environment is generally warmer in this part of
Avalon due to the warmer oceans and closer
proximity to the planet’s core. Turbulent water
and ammonia states constantly keep pressure
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against the ice sheets, waiting to erupt onto the animals are scampering across the
surface. The creatures that habit this Avalon growths of fungi and planets. Most
part are rarely seen above the surface. The of these small animals are
adaptation to warmer and darker environments herbivores, feeding on the
prevents them from surviving effectively. leaves, fruits, and pods of
fungi. These creatures have
Creatures unique appearances, combining
some traits of lizards and
Across the surface of mammals and having feathers Figure 11 - Small Rodent-like
Creature, “Skacik kjrrk’bwcak”
Avalon, a large variety for protection. Most of them
of creatures thrive, barely break 40 cm (15.7 in) in length, with even
from insect- some of the smallest only being 6-8 cm (2.4-3.1
looking animals in) long. A common trait amongst all these small
to airborne animals is their tendency to have large litter or
lizards. clusters of eggs.
Figure 10 - Longhaired Bovine-like Creature,
Creatures are
"Skskcee'gehkja"
immense in
their size and evolved thanks to the lower
gravity found on the moon. Thankfully for Avali,
this allows them to have ample selection for
hunting.

Megafauna creatures on Avalon are
uncommon but only found in some areas of the
moon. Most of them are in the oceans, while
others slowly meander across tundra
landscapes and deserts in search of food. Some
animals float on the seas, their backs becoming
moving islands covered with plant and fungal
life. Underneath the surface, large fish and
lizard-like animals have grown and occupied the
oceans, making those oceans treacherous for
those unprepared.
Figure 12 - Orange Tipped Catalina, “Ahrwa Caklerah”
In the skies, lizards and bird-like animals
have adapted to fly in the dense atmosphere
outside our Avali friends. Some giant flying
lizards resemble some Pterosaurs found on
Earth, able to soar high above the thick cloud
formations covering Avalon’s surface. Smaller
bird-like creatures can be seen filling the skies,

On the surface of Avalon,

small and rapid breeding

Figure 13 - Megafauna Turtle-like creature, it's shell housing a small island ecosystem, “Chrgakbz
GehrR’rwhkr Ku’gRrmay”
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some only coming out during dark periods to
feed on other animals or fruits.
Moon Composition
As already discussed, the surface of
Avalon is split into three distinct layers, the icy
cover, oceanic undersurface, and the bedrock
crust. Further beneath lies a composition like
Earth’s. A Molten mantle, circulating melted
rock and metals and erupting into the under
oceans, and an active nickel-iron core, though
smaller than Earth’s core.
The crust of Avalon is composed
mainly of stones of various forms and deposits
of metals and minerals. Across the peaks and
below the oceanic surface, large deposits of
copper, iron, tungsten, magnesium, lead, and
cobalt can be found easily. These comprise a
large variety of mines located on
Avalon.
The core of Avalon is dense and
comprises of molten nickel and iron. It is
actively spinning, creating a strong enough
magnetic field to protect it from solar winds
and strikes. Although smaller than Earth’s core,
it is still critical to the survival of the moon. The
core can maintain its constant heat thanks to a
phenomenon known as “Tidal Heating.” With
tidal heating, the moon is constantly stretched
by its host planet and surrounding moons. This
causes immense friction within the moon,
allowing the core to remain hot and active. The
moon’s mass creates a gravitational pull to
sustain an atmosphere and life.
Figure 14 - A Blue-furred Glowing Lizard-like
Creature, “Eepuor’Brk”

While dense with minerals

and metals, the crust of Avalon is
reasonably thin, with few tectonic
plates colliding and creating mountain
regions. Few of these regions have
active volcanic activities, though lava
flutes and vents can be found within
mountain cave systems. The moon is
covered with a deep-water ocean,
constituting nearly 85% of the surface
mass.

Going below the crust, the

mantle of Avalon is composed of the
expected molten rock and metals.
Constantly churning, the blanket
occasionally erupts into the oceans,
keeping them equally as active. With
the relatively thin crust, at
approximately 3 km thick at its lowest
points, the mantle can constantly
move the crust, creating unique plates
and constant seismic activity.

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Figure 1 - Simplified Uresk System Map

THE URESK STAR SYSTEM Avalon, Mortus is a planet with no moons or

The Uresk star system is a series of 7
planets and two asteroid belts. Out of the seven
planets, 5 have moons that orbit around them.
Avalon, a moon of Elysium, sits in an ideal
habitat zone known as the “Goldilocks” zone.
Furthermore, the gas planet’s presence also
protects from the active star’s radiation and
oncoming debris that can impact Avalon. For
simplicity, all names have been translated to a
close-to-human translation.
unique atmosphere. The surface of Mortus is
entirely uninhabitable. Being so close to the
star, Mortus’ surface is constantly blasted with
extreme heat and radiation. Due to this, the
surface is scorched brown with some notable
streaks of bleached peaks. The planet is the
fastest to orbit around the Uresk, taking only
155 days to complete a full revolution around
the star.

Uresk
One of the oldest names in the Avali
language, Uresk (Uhr’esk), is the name of the F8
main sequence star at the system’s center.
Uresk’s is much more potent than Sol, burning
at a staggering 6100 Kelvin (5827°C or 10520°F)
and shining at 1.78 times brighter. The star also
emits much more ultraviolet (UV) light than Sol.
While the exact age is unknown, most Avalon
scientists put Uresk around 650-700 million
years old.

Mortus (Mtrus)
Located closest to Uresk is a small
planet known as Mortus. About half the size of
Figure 2 - Mortus

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with a thinner atmosphere than Skomar, Yellow

Eyes looks a sickly yellow color due to the heavy
sulfur dioxide atmosphere. The name comes
from ancient tales of a yellow eye peering down
onto Avalon. Yellow eyes is one of a few planets
that can be viewed from the surface of Avalon,
given the right conditions. Though the modern
Avali knows better, they kept the name for
tradition’s sake. The surface of Yellow Eyes is
quite volcanic, contributing to the sulfur dioxide
presence. While the activity on the planet has
slowed since its discovery, it remains active and
scorching. The planet’s surface is a rusty orange
due to the significant presence of iron and
copper. Lakes of sulfur can be seen scattered
across the surface, consisting of sulfur, salt, and
even molten copper.

Yellow Eyes contains a singular moon,

Merker (Murkrrm [mur’krr~m]), which makes it
Figure 3 - Skomar and Moons Tark (top) and Reiker (bottom)
unique. Yellow Eyes is the only planet in the
Skomar (Skamar) system with just one moon. Merker is relatively
unremarkable and equally bleached as the
moons of Skomar, with faint specks of copper.
Second in the line of planets, nearly
However, large amounts of sulfur and copper
the same size as Earth is Skomar. Glowing a
have been found on Merker, giving way to
beautiful pinkish purple, Skomar’s atmosphere
theories of Yellow Eyes once being two planets
glows when aligned with the star. Despite its
that collided with each other, leaving one
beauty, the atmosphere is entirely toxic,
planet and
containing large amounts of Neon, Helium,
a moon.
Xenon, and Radon. The surface of Skomar is
also highly radioactive. Despite this, the planet’s
beauty puts one in awe.

Skomar has two small moons that orbit

it. Each moon is always perpendicular to the
other. The moons, known as Tark (Tark) and
Reiker (Rehkgenr [Rehk’g-ner]), reflect some of
the glow from Skomar, giving them a faint pink
tone to their bleached surface. Both moons are
riddled with asteroid and meteorite impacts,
giving them a very lumpy surface appearance.

Yellow Eyes (Krr’Ayusk)

Translated from Krr’Ayusk (Kerr~-aysk),
the “Yellow Eyes” is a yellow planet that sits
third in the line-up. Roughly the same size but

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Figure 5 - Elysium and Moons (from left to right) Cookal, Arwen, Ihcor, Seren, Awek, Cherrick, Avalon, Zema
Elysium (Eirkleesm)
The first planet, after the inner
asteroid belt, and the fourth in the sequence is
the large azure-blue giant known as Elysium.
Elysium is a gas giant planet containing a unique
set of 2 orbital rings, a thick inner purple ring
and thinner, faint blue outer ring, and eight
moons, one of which is Avalon (Awawkom
[Aw’awk-om]). Elysium’s atmosphere is highly
dense, composed chiefly of gaseous ammonia,
methane, hydrogen, and helium. The Planet’s
size is nearly comparable to Uranus, only
surpassing it by 6%.
The planet’s two rings are unique,
offset by 27 degrees and crossing the planet’s
center. The rings do not fully intersect, though,
with the inner ring more minor than the outer
ring. Given its weird properties, it gives the
illusion of 2 gravitational fields being emitted
from Elysium. However, this is not the case, as
the moons of Elysium continue to orbit on just
one gravitational plane. Nonetheless, the
appearance is unique! The planet’s rings are
made of ammonia, water, ice meteors, rock
debris, and some captured gases like helium
and hydrogen.
Elysium is home to 7 moons, including
Avalon, Arwen (Gawrr [gah’wrr~]), Cookal
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(Kooka [ku’Kah]), Ihcor (Iehck [ieh’tck]), Seren
(Skaka [Ska’ka]), Awek (Awesk [aw’esk]),
Cherrick (Chierrk [chi’err~’k]), and Zema (Zema
[zeh’mah]). Most moons of Elysium are
uninhabitable, with pure ice and carbon moons
making up nearly half of the moons and the
others being desolate wastes without a notable
atmosphere. All the moons sit within the rings
of Elysium, with Arwen and Cookal sitting in the
inner ring and Avalon, Ihcor, Seren, Awek,
Cherrick, and Zema staying in the outer rings.
Midnight Star (Suresk’Brk)
Midnight star is the fifth planet in the
system and the second gas planet. Its unique
name comes from an ancient tradition on
Avalon, identifying the planet through the
dense atmosphere during complete darkness
phases. Though originally conceptualized as its
star, Avali would later identify it as a gas planet,
but like Yellow Eyes, the name remained. The
planet’s atmosphere is a dark, mystifying blue,
with a light blue ring around the rim of the
planet, mimicking the appearance of a darker
Neptune. The composition of the planet’s
atmosphere is mostly oxygen, ozone, hydrogen,
and xenon. Unlike Elysium, Midnight star
contains one ring, a faint halo composed mainly
of ice and dust.
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Figure 6 - Midnight Star and Moons (left to right) Eyor, Jah, Brisk, Clickler,
Queen’s Pearl, Equiress, Hawker, and Kirk.
Within the ring of Midnight Star are
eight total ice moons, two of which have a
unique appearance. The names of these moons
are Eyor (Eurro [Eu’rr~o]), Jah (Kjag [kj-kagrrk]),
Brisk (Brska [Br’ska]), Clickler (Cikler [Clik-lyr]),
Queen’s Pearl (Queh Pr [queh’prr~]), Kirk
(Kr’Kril [KRr~-Kreel]), Equiress (Iequir
[Ee’quirR~]), and Hawker (Hawkr [Hah-kur]).
While most are composed of various types of
ice, Kirk and Queen’s Pearl are unique in having
a deep white, cloudy appearance. However, the
surface of these moons is extremely cold. While
no life forms have been detected on these
moons, their atmospheres are unique.
Figure 7 - Luka and Moons Lunisk (left) and Pok (right)
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Luka (Lieka)
Luka’s is the sixth planet in
the system and sits just past the
outer asteroid belt. Luka is the third
gas planet. It is bright red with a
thick white and orange ring set
surrounding it. Luka is also shrouded
within a rocky cloud. Its fiery red
appearance is quite jolting compared
to the previous planets before it.
Although smaller than the last two
gas planets, Luka has a very dense
center of mass and, consequently, a
high gravitational pull, capturing
large amounts of debris from the
space around it. This has caused the formation
of large, thick rings around Luka, which
comprise asteroids and meteors primarily.
Luka has only two notable moons
within its rings, Lunisk (Lukisk [Loo’kesk]) and
Pok (Pokurr [Puo’kurr~]). Due to being subject
to Luka’s gravity, the moons are constantly
pebbled with oncoming asteroids and other
space debris, making them rich in resources but
very dangerous to navigate. For a long time,
most scientists on Avalon could not identify any
moons near Luka due to the density of the rings
around it.
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Rhyes (Rwehces)
The last planet in the Uresk system is
Rhyes. Rhyes is slightly bigger than Avalon,
though it contains a frigid atmosphere and is
even darker than Avalon. The slow-moving
atmosphere and distance from the star give
Rhyes a nearly black center appearance, with its
dense green sky completely covering the
surface. Rhyes has no moon that orbits it. The
lonely planet is constantly in the shadow of
Luka, though not locked to the planet.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY with an inner and outer asteroid belt. Each

RyuujinZERO conceived the Avali race
and concepts. This lore book takes those core
concepts and further evolves them into a more
substantial product. While this book closely
follows those base concepts, it is not certified as
official lore.
The Avali is an alien race that resembles
the Cretaceous era Deinonychus most closely.
The race is fully feathered, wielding dual sets of
hypersensitive ears, sharp claws, and plate
teeth. They are obligate carnivores and feed on
the animals around them. Their large and
complex brain structures allow them to develop
tools and complex languages and calculate
complex problems. The species is exclusively
pack based, relying on each other to survive.
planet that orbits the star has unique
characteristics, setting each apart. The most
remarkable of these planets is Elysium, the host
planet for the moon Avalon and easily
distinguishable with its dual dense rings.
In the next chapter, we will begin the
breakdown and analysis of the Avalian culture,
the development of societies and governments,
their technologies, and how Avali conduct
themselves through day-to-day activities. Each
section will review certain aspects more than
others. In addition, the introduction of the
Avalian Core language and diplomacies will also
be discussed.

The Avali homeworld, known as Avalon,

houses many species and ecosystems. These
systems include the deep, dark under-oceans,
the surface life on ice sheets, and large
megafauna creatures and flora that populate
the moon. The dense atmosphere towers high
above the world, preventing much of the light
from the nearby star not to reach the surface.
As such, the surface of Avalon becomes dimly lit
or is entirely devoid of light.

Life on the planet has evolved to these

harsh conditions. The world provides little
stable ground to develop on. The bedrock areas
of Avalon, which are the only regions not
entirely dominated by ice, have been exploited
by all life for survival. The ice shelves' constant
shifting changes Avalon's landscape each year,
forcing most to remain on the move.

The Uresk star is a F8 class main-

sequence star, giving off much more ultraviolet
light than the Sun. The star's young age can be
seen through the density of debris that orbits it.
The Uresk star system houses seven planets,

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Figure 1 - Pack of Avali Hunters
HISTORY OF AVALI SOCIETIES
"Avali, despite their carnivorous and predatory
nature, have a rich culture. Their unity in each
other is something other races would aspire to
reach." -Dr. Zihan Li, Galactic Historian
With an alien race comes an alien
culture that was slow to develop. Avali, at their
core, are pack hunters and, thanks to the ever-
changing environment of Avalon, are nomadic.
Tribes of Avali hold their traditions, values, and
methods of life, but all share a central theme of
pack unity. The volatile environment on Avalon
made creating stable societies a challenge.
Historically, societies would sprout only to fall
to waste years later by famine, discourse, or
even falling into the oceans. With all the
setbacks Avali endured in their home world,
they achieved several stable societies, with
some continuing to modern times.
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Formation of Societies
Avali started as hunter-gatherer packs
that consisted of 3-6 members. These
members form strong bonds at the young kit
stage. Packs wander the moon, searching for
ample food supplies and sleeping areas. Their
nomadic lifestyle allowed them to forage for
newer tools and strategies to hunt and safer
places to rest and sleep away from hostile
fauna and environments. Packs would
intermingle to trade goods, information, and
mating. The members of packs are rarely
genetic relatives, as eggs are often grouped in
clusters for warmth and safety—more on
Hatcheries later in the chapter.
Packs would become a foundation
for making society work with Avali. Having an
individual ruler over all members is very
foreign to them. Instead, they rely heavily on
each other, some members taking on roles to
sustain the pack. Pack dynamics are designed so
members can do or maintain specific tasks
without depending on a single individual. Most
packs have a leader, usually the eldest, most
skilled at a particular job, or most charismatic.
This leadership role does not prevent the leader
from not performing other tasks. Pack leaders
also represent a pack or deal with possible
political matters. Depending on the situation,
the pack leader role will rotate within the pack,
given the necessary skill traits to survive.
Decisions are made together as a single unit.
As the packs progressed, the unity
between each other grew. Packs would evolve
into tribes of Avali, a group consisting of
multiple packs. Packs would also develop into
specialized fields, contributing to the tribe
collective. A basic form of hierarchy grew
amongst these tribes, emphasizing the
collective being the highest priority and
individualism being more of a taboo. The
ousting of individuality was formed for survival,
as the collective needed food, hydration, and
shelter. Each Avali are often found to have
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various skills and can express themselves
through certain outlets.
Figure 2 - Example of a Tribal Camp
Tribes consist of 4 or more packs of
Avali, which their leaders unify into a single
unit. They often develop their internal memetic
cues, languages, and customs. Some tribes on
Avalon have long lineages of packs, carrying on
older traditions and customs. As time
progressed, Tribes would intermingle with each
other, which resulted in sharing information,
goods, and packs. In some instances, tribes will
unify into a larger collective, turning to a
colony, or would wage war. Tribes are known
for claiming certain territories for control.
Regions are selected for their resources and
stability. Tribes would migrate within these
territories to stay close to food and resources as
the environment changes.
Territories are large areas that remain
unchanged for more than one year. These areas
usually include common hunting grounds and
rich resource areas. Due to the constantly
changing environment, territories would often
be redrawn or disappear entirely. These
environmental changes would often lead to
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controlled territories having multiple tribes
within them. Tribes would often intermingle
and trade or fight over resources. Areas under
control would often be identified by some form
of marker, like a tribal banner, streamer, or
etched markings.
Tribes and controlled territories that
often mingled together would eventually form
an Avali Colony. Colonies are two or more tribes
unified under one lead pack, usually consisting
of elder or intellectual Avali. Colonies are still
migrant, found with large caravans, but the
resources gathered go to a centralized location.
The structure of early colonies was in a
somewhat circular pattern, with the central
being for resource pooling and common areas
and the outer layers being various tribes and
packs. The centralization of power to a
designated pack begins the first forms of
government for Avali. Leader packs would start
to direct packs and tribes to obtain specific
resources and migration patterns and begin
recording and implementing laws and education
foundations. The centralized power also came
with hurdles for Avali to overcome, as certain
tribes and packs would feel under-represented
within the colony. Most found the constant
rotation of power through the pack and tribal
voting systems to be the most effective and
stable. In contrast, other forms, like
dictatorships, would cause packs and tribes to
Figure 3 - Territorial Claim Flag
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break away from the colony and develop new
colonies.
Figure 4 - Pack, Tribe, and Colony Hierarchies
As time progressed, colonies would
migrate to the solid bedrock areas, to the dense
megafauna forests, or Avalon's most stable ice
shelves, and become stationary. These colonies
became cities, and technology and education
development began to expedite. Cities would
find themselves as production powerhouses of
Avalon, sitting on vast amounts of resources.
Their stability and central location of resources
attracted more tribes and colonies looking to
escape the harsh Avalon environments.
However, as fast as Avali cities grow, they fall
even quicker. Common issues plaguing cities
were sourcing a stable food supply, changing
environments, and governments.
Figure 5 - Avali Civilization Claimed by Shifting Ice Sheets
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Cities are divided into sectors and
controlled territories, which surround a central
core. The city's core is the central government's
home, resource storage, and in more modern
times, power generation. The core feeds out
into the sectors and territories. A sector would
represent a single colony, a nearly self-
sustaining unit that houses bedding
accommodations, workshops, kitchens,
common areas and chambers, hygienic stations,
and resource warehouses. Territories are
controlled plots of land, home to resource
mining operations, farms, and outlying tribes
that hunt and scout the environments.
Territories often have warehouses that receive
supplies from the core to maintain themselves.
Avalon has reclaimed nearly all other
forms of civilization. Across Avalon, very little
remains in former civilizations. Ancient Avali
cities are scarce and are found across
mountaintops. The lack of early stable societies
and central knowledge hubs hindered Avali
during the early phases of their development.
Consequently, this has locked a lot of Avali into
migrant tent tribes and colonies. In modern
times, it is prevalent to see migrating tribes and
colonies still wandering the moon of Avalon.
These groups have adapted to the changing
times, utilizing new technologies to maintain
themselves and obtaining
resources from the city hubs.
Avali have also returned to
ancient cities over time,
refurbishing and developing
them further, primarily
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due to the limited space for stationary
settlements.
As the progression of cities advanced,
the size of the centralized government
proliferated. Lead packs would form into
governing tribes, with individual specialized
packs leading certain aspects of the city. Record
keeping, education, and public services such as
hygiene, policing, and standing militaries also
became more prevalent in these cities. The
constant expansion of cities caused borders to
collide, which resulted in varying issues for
control over resources. Certain cities that
banded together would create a Region, while
others would continue to contest each other
over resource control.
Avali would develop in many parts of
Avalon, and each territory would adopt a
unique style of life. Each territory would
develop unique customs and languages based
on its environment. Avali that grew in extensive
megafauna forests would find themselves only
going to the ground level to hunt. In contrast,
mountain societies would have intricate
networks of caves and tunnels, housing
resource processing, and livestock farms.
Certain parts of the oceans also had floating
cities and colonies, as Avali would find
themselves afloat at sea. In these instances,
Avali would become experts at ocean fishing.
Trading amongst these unique societies and
cities would see ideas, inventions, and
resources exchanged, creating dense networks
of relationships and cohesion. Trading also
allowed certain territories to obtain otherwise
scarce resources, allowing colonies and cities to
continue developing and thriving. Due to the
shifting world, Avali societies and cultures
would often come together as certain cities and
colonies migrated into each other for survival.
While rare, wars would often break out due to
these forced unifications, especially when a
society becomes exhausted of resources.
In the time leading to modern-day
societies, the world found itself in an extensive
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and costly civil war. The warring factions, the
Traditionalists, and the Illuminate, fought for
resources and control over every facet of Avali's
life. The Traditionalists aimed to maintain the
collective ideologies of Avali, wanting Avalon
unified under one group of leaders and remove
those who sought to deviate from the
establishment. The Illuminate aimed to unify
the collective power of the cities, pushing for
further technological progression and freedom
of learning and leaving the outliers to their
methods and ways of life. The Illuminate would
be victorious in the war and would spend
decades repairing the world the war destroyed.
The war's destruction nearly wiped out the
Avali.
The Illuminate
Figure 6 - Illuminate Tri-feather Emblem
Coming to power after the Great Civil
War, the Illuminate Central Government
became the sole authority on Avalon. Although
the Illuminate power is far-reaching into the
lives of Avali, independent tribes and colonies
still exist outside their sphere of influence.
Despite this, these independents continue
interacting with the Illuminate for goods and
services. Their control over the cities and
production has allowed them to remain in
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power and maintain a stable, flourishing being habitable, while most races consider
civilization. them ideal.

The Illuminate is a centralized, AI-
assisted Technocracy. The AI, known as the
"Oracle," uses a complex system of statistics
and algorithms to determine growth and
development, logistics, and production targets.
This strategic control of each city and colony
allows the Illuminate to set milestones for
productivity and civic goals. Additionally, Oracle
allows for rapid changes, adjusting goals and
production levels to meet speedy demands. At
the helm, a central tribe of specialized technical
experts of nearly each critical career field
continue to input and disseminate information
to their respective fields.
Additionally, the technical experts can
take innovations and newer technologies and
simulate their production and civil impact needs
before implantation. Furthermore, testing new
technology paths is continuous, allowing for
possible alternatives and further development.
The technical experts are chosen every five
years, allowing fresh minds to enter the central
government and rotate the control of the
power to newer Avali. These experts are
selected by popular vote and board review
within the respective career field. The
The Illuminate also controls the primary
currency, known as "Lumes" and "Bits," which
are a fraction of a Lume. This centralized and
serialized currency incentivizes Avali to perform
work duties and services. The Illuminate will
establish production quotas and reward Avali
packs for meeting these quotas within a specific
time frame. Producing more than the quotas is
also rewarded with further credits. Excess
products are sold to other tribes and colonies.
Personal Lumes are exchanged for other goods
and services, such as artworks, plays, additional
food supplies, different or more elaborate
accommodations, and personal care. Lumes are
usually taxed back into the Illuminate system,
where they are redistributed as incentives and
goods.
Figure 7 - Lume Digital Card (top), Lume
Symbol (bottom left), and Bit Symbol
(bottom right)

The Illuminate's reach extends beyond

Avalon. As Avali began to venture out into
space, they did so under the banner of the
Illuminate. The Illuminate controls nearly all the
mining stations, spaceports, and space habits
developed within the Uresk star system. While
being the prominent Avali presence in the
galaxy, the Illuminate tend to be reclusive and
isolationist, putting the needs of the Avali and Lumes and Bits are all serialized
Avalon above all else. The Avali also have little with their identifiable sequence.
desire to leave their home system and settle The Illuminate dictates how
elsewhere, as most are content with living on many Lumes and bits can be in digital
and around Avalon. This hesitance is rooted in circulation. Since all the currency is digital and
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decertify a sequence of Lumes after a given
date. The only way to obtain any physical copies
of Lumes is through currency chips, which save
many Lumes. Commonly, chips create a secure
way to carry currency by more remote and
migrant tribes and colonies. They are also only
usable through authorized Illuminate vendors
and monitored systems. The value of the Lume
itself is tied back to the production value made
and the number of resources stocked on hand,
collectively within Illuminate control. The total
of all goods, products, and services produced
within 1 hour of work is how much a Lume is
worth. As such, each major city's products and
services could be worth more or less than
another, as each city has various production
goals and supplies.
The standard of living for Avali under
Illuminate control is exceptionally high.
Compared to other galactic races, Avali's life is
equivalent to that of a utopia. The government
maintains an ample supply and access to food,
clothing, housing, medicine and medical care,
tools, and appliances for their citizens. The
Illuminate also provides policing and military
forces for defense within cities and colonies.
Avali can also run and control their businesses,
selling goods and services to others for Lumes.
While the Illuminate collects most basic goods
produced for redistribution, certain products
offered by outside colonies and tribes, like rarer
materials, organic pelts, artworks, and services,
are not directly controlled by the Illuminate but
are handled by a cycle and taxation of Lumes
within the system. This taxation allows the
Illuminate to continue their incentives and
supplies a stable economy outside of the
Illuminate's control, as Lumes is used to
incentivize Independent workers and the
production of goods.
The modern Illuminate logo can be seen
nearly everywhere with Avali's presence. The
iconic logo is the famous three-feather cluster
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on a circle. Originally signifying the first three
fleets to leave Avalon, the logo has grown and
evolved to a newer meaning, more
representative of the Illuminate and the Avali
people. The circle indicates the global reach of
the Illuminate on Avalon. The cluster of three
feathers represents a pack, which is the sole
foundation of Avali society. Each feather tip
forms a point at the base, representing the
significance of the pack being a single unit. The
feathers represent a closely held value of the
Illuminate people. The top feather of the cluster
represents societal unity. The middle feather
represents technology and its integral role
within society. Finally, the bottom feather
represents the Sciences and the critical
advances made in each field—all form together
as an orange logo, Orange representing the rich
culture of the Avali people.
Independent Tribes
The Independents integrate the
Illuminate currency and technologies into their
tribes and colonies. Tribes that exist outside the
influence of the Illuminate but interact with
them are known as Independent Tribes. A bit of
a misnomer, as Independent applies to packs,
tribes, and colonies. Nonetheless, the
Independents do not strictly abide by the laws
set in place by the Illuminate. They often dictate
themselves and their operations.
Independents usually pride themselves
on having different customs and styles from the
Illuminate. However, their divergence is
moderate to separate themselves from the
Illuminate. Thanks to the incorporation of
technology, Independents' packs, tribes, and
colonies can integrate into and out of Illuminate
ones well enough but still maintain enough of a
different identity to be unique.
While Independents operate under
their desires, they are often given work by the
Illuminate. The work orders given out by the
Illuminate are usually for scouting and resource
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identifying, establishing a small tribe presence
on a resource, providing logistical support, or
gathering food resources. In some instances,
the Illuminate might assign a lead pack to
ensure all the needs are met in the work order.
Depending on the agreement, the Independents
may have little control of a resource or project
once completed.
An example of an Illuminate work order
for an Independent tribe would go as follows. A
tribe might be copper miners coming together
to mine out a newly discovered series of
copper-rich cave systems. The Illuminate will
create a work order to obtain a specific volume
of resources within a specified timeframe. They
will assign a leader pack with experience in the
mining and distribution of copper and release
an inventory of equipment such as mining drills
and trucks, drones, storage units, and
appropriate protective equipment needed to
complete the project. The lead pack will recruit
the right Independent pack specialists, such as
drone specialists, engineers, surveyors, support
staff, and miners, to complete the project. In
addition to promised benefits, production
above and beyond the demanded work order
also becomes the possession of the tribe to
trade or use as they see fit.
Independents are more open to galactic
communications, though instead be left alone
to their own devices. Small off-world habitats,
space stations, and mining stations exist within
the control of the Independents. While not
under the alliance of the Illuminate, settlements
rely heavily on the Illuminate for resources and
work. Some colonies are also seen to have
other galactic races living and working amongst
the Avali.
Rogue Tribes and Colonies
Rogue Avali tribes and colonies deviate
entirely from the Illuminate's grasp and actively
avoid or conflict with the Illuminate. Rogues are
viewed as deviants and outcasts from the
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Illuminate or Independents. The Rogue
nomenclature applies to tribes that refuse to
conduct economic activities or even remotely
adopt technology and civics from the Illuminate.
Some rogue tribes and colonies are
traditionalists. These Avali shun modern
technology and prefer to conduct themselves as
their ancestors have before them. These Avali
are seen as little threat to the Illuminate or
Independents, as they are reclusive and actively
avoid both parties. Traditionalist Avali can be
found scattered across icy plains or dense
forests, conducting their daily lives. Despite
their best efforts, the more traditionalist tribes
are dwindling on Avalon, as most have turned
to the Illuminate for help and resources.
Other rogue tribes are vicious and
criminal. These tribes are centralized criminal
syndicates that actively steal from the
Illuminate and Independents to sustain
themselves. Some of these rogue tribes are just
the centralized version of these thieves. Others
vigorously attacked the other tribes and
colonies to gather resources and new pack
members, often holding them for ransom. Avali,
being predatory, have had issues with thievery
since the inception of societies. These pirate
tribes embrace their origins as apex predators
and view it as natural that they should prey
upon other species, materially, technologically,
and, in a few cases, literally. These pirate-like
Avali are often pursued by the Illuminate to be
permanently dispatched.
To the Illuminate, it does not take much
to be deemed a Rogue tribe or colony. In some
instances, certain policy violations, like control
of production facilities and goods, are enough
to be considered a Rogue tribe. In other cases,
the Illuminate tend to wait until the tribe begins
to falter and then proceed to aid them. When
situations like these arise, the Illuminate will
sometimes dispatch a leader pack to return the
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Rogue tribes also supply mercenary

packs that specialize in performing black-
market activities. An example of black-market
activities includes egg snatching, which involves
a pack stealing from a hatchery, providing guns
for hire, or smuggling goods under the eyes of
the Illuminate. While some Rogue tribes scoff at
working with or coexisting with other galactic
species, others capitalize on the opportunities.
The wide range of Rogue tribes makes it hard to
dictate a distinct good and evil to some, as
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BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOR
“Avali are interesting because everything they
do is a pack activity. You often get weird looks
from them when you request individual Avali to
perform certain tasks." -UNoE Ambassador
Isaac Gutierrez-Sanchez.
Avali are pack based and know their
efforts contribute to a larger collective. The
formation and success of a pack are essential to
an Avali. Avali begin to form pack bonds during
their hatchling and kit phases. Although
members of a pack are not genetically related
to each other, the bonds they form are very
family-like. Each Avali cares for one another,
like a healthy human genetic family. Avali packs
will collectively specialize into a particular set of
skills, such as mining or record keeping. These
specialties are determined by pack leaders of
tribes, colonies, or cities based on what is
needed. While the packs are highly specialized,
technical experts in their fields, the individual
Avali can also have different skills, such as art
making, singing, programming, etc. This skill
diversity allows for a unique level of versatility
between each pack. Consequently, innovation
and development of new ideas also spawn from
packs outside specialty careers. Adult packs
Figure 1 - Modern Hunting Avali Pack
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usually adopt a pack name, or members will
adopt a former common name to signify their
specialty, origin, or continuing tradition.
Nearly every aspect of an Avali's life is
based around the pack. Avali will sleep together
as a collective pack inside tents fitted for them.
Clothing, eating, relaxing, learning, and other
activities are done with the entire pack's
involvement. On rare occasions, Avali will leave
to run short errands, such as gathering small
materials or resources. During slow times, when
Avali are not performing primary duties, pack
members will gather with each other, sing, and
preen each other's feathers. For bathing, Avali
use warmed liquid ammonia or bathing in dust
baths using fine water crystals, water-based
snow, or other dry particulates that serve well
in cleaning feathers. The building of small nests
for sleeping in is also accomplished during this
timeframe, utilizing animal pelts, feathers,
softened wood chips if available, and water-
based snow. Most modern Avali today use a
series of heavy blankets and pillows to build up
nests and hollows. Bathing in either dust or
ammonia is commonly done in communal
bathing areas, though some smaller, pack-sized
areas are also frequently used. The modern-day
Avali is never truly separated from their pack.
Avali have developed intricate communications
technologies to allow for constant interaction
with each member. Furthermore, the
technology interlinks and extends out towards
the entirety of Avalon. More on the collection
of robust communication arrays and servers
known as "Nexus" later in the chapter.
Pack mentality does not stop Avali from
having their forms of expression and ideas.
They can be found styling their crests, wing
feathers, and tails with dyes and heat, giving a
unique individual design to themselves. Avali
will also wear specific clothing items, sound-
making devices, and jewelry. Another form of
individualism comes from the hobbies and skills
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that pique their interest. A large and central everything else is done with and about the
part of Avali's culture is making arts and pack.
musicals. Each member can choose which
instrument to play or express themselves in
artwork like painting or songwriting.

Thought Processes
Avali thought processes are unique.
They have complex brain structures but rely
heavily on each other to accomplish complex
tasks. While in no way dumb, the individual
Avali would appear not very intelligent to
human standards at first glance. When
operating alone, they struggle with prioritizing
and hierarchical processing tasks, becoming
overwhelmed with complex or multitasking
processes. When thinking, Avali would often call
out or speak their thoughts, usually waiting for
a response from another pack member.
Thoughts are often sporadic, usually only
retained during hunting or feeding. Their
memory does not rely on visual cues but
focuses more on hearing, emotions, and
associated actions. Since visual memory is
difficult for an Avali, visual learning cues are
often not used for teaching, instead relying
Figure 2 - Avali wearing traditional hunter garments
more on audio and tactile teaching methods.
Avali can be taught to use visual cues to recall Complex task processing, which
memories, though the process is unreliable and requires multiple parts to be completed to
takes many years of training. achieve an end goal, such as computing
advanced mathematical formulas and
Avali generally don't think about
performing mechanical work, often requires a
themselves. The concepts of the individual are
pack involvement instead of solely relying on
different from that of humans. Instead, the pack
individuals to compute or complete tasks. The
would be considered as the individual. Avali will
pack will depend on its designated leader to
always think of their pack first over themselves.
command tasks for accomplishment. Each Avali
They will think of what the pack needs, where it
will perform a part of the task to be completed,
will sleep, pool, and use resources for it, and
solely focusing on that task until completion.
will receive rewards based on the pack. Avali
The lead will track the progress and continue
exercise some individual freedoms, found in
command until the goal has been achieved.
their arts, clothing articles, personal computing
Optimal pack sizes are 3-6 Avali. 2 Avali in one
devices, some small hobbies, and relieving
pack have difficulties processing tasks, as both
themselves. Outside of these freedoms,
would be unable to establish a leader and
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Avali causes multiple leaders to be selected, form a language and meaning. Certain facial
creating infighting amongst the pack. Packs will expressions translate well to humans; however,
then separate, causing all to experience Pack these expressions should not be relied upon for
Loss. correct emotional engagement. Avali will often
let certain pitches and variants of sounds, bits
Avali alone are capable of some
that express a wide range of emotions,
complex low-level task-solving. Simple
combinations that are almost their form of
arithmetic and science formulas, navigation,
language. This style of record keeping has
and processing data are some examples of this.
allowed Avali to record feelings and expressions
When Avali are tasked to complete a more
well on documents.
intense task, they cannot distinguish important
aspects over others, making all processes a high Physical expressions are done using
priority. This lack of prioritization will cause the their ears, tail, and occasional body and face
individual to become overwhelmed with the movements. Ears and tails will perk or droop
task, which leads to them freezing, looking for depending on their moods. They are observed
help, or focusing on accomplishing tasks in odd leaning into conversations or using their hands
orders. Avali often forgot to eat, hydrate, or while conversing. Grinning, smiling, baring of
sleep, causing memory and speech issues. In the teeth, frowning, and scoffing are all
limited cases, Avali can be trained to complete common facial expressions that translate well
complex tasks after years of intensive training. to human viewers. Other facial expressions, like
the clacking of the teeth, whistling, eye squints,
Expressions and Social Dynamics and agape mouth, are some that only some
translate well to humans, as some are a little
Avali love to talk. They will
too alien. These examples mean the following;
continuously talk about ideas, thoughts, and
clacking of the teeth usually means in thought,
emotions. Avali tend not to keep secrets well
feeling threatened, or preparing for an attack.
amongst other members of their pack and have
Whistling is typically a sign of uneasiness, calling
little in filtering out their ideas. The pack, as a
for help, or a warning sign not to be bothered.
collective, however, will keep secrets well
Eye squints have an extensive range of
amongst each other, and one would find it very
hard to get the secrets out. Since Avali
have difficulty filtering out their thoughts
well, some may see them as rude or crass.
To the average Human, they sound
whisper-quiet. Their soft speech is due to
their sensitive ears not requiring a higher
decibel range for communication. Avali
can reach wide vocal ranges, thanks partly
to their constant singing and
communication.

Avali express a lot of sound-based

emotions. Because of their chatty and
expressive nature, their primary language
is quite complex, with certain expressive
Figure 3 - Avali dressing each other
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meanings, but most are attributed to being in appreciation for another Avali. An Avali would
deep thought, confusion, or anger. The agape share their feathers usually with other pack
mouth can refer to listening for input or hunger. mates, significant mentors and teachers, and
close friends. Pressing their snouts against
Insults, aggressive speech, and gestures
something is a way to express ownership,
are commonly made with wings and upper ears.
attachment, or interest. The feeling of being
When Avali get aggressive, their skirts and tails
flustered, usually attributed to human blushing,
flare outwards. When insulting, their upper ears
is seen in Avali as their cheek and ear feathers
tend to be perked upwards, whereas when
flare up, usually causing their eyes to close and
ready to attack or prepare a defensive posture,
a soft purring.
the ears lay flat. The use of the wings helps
exaggerate sounds and speech. Flapping the Although the bonds are not as solid nor
wings towards individuals or packs is a sign of significant as another Avali member, the
aggression in certain situations. Gestures made uniqueness of forming bonds outside of kit
with the hands are also much more common, members allows Avali to handle situations in
like placing two fingers between the other two which they find themselves alone. Certain
indicating a "shove it" response. The speech will animals that Avali have deemed as pets are
become filled with growls and hisses during or better for these situations than drones;
after talking. While most interactions are however, drones are more versatile and much
spoken in mild tones, packs will often gather easier to replace. Pack imprinting can also
and attempt to overwhelm individuals or other happen with pet animals, alien races, and
packs with sounds. Higher-pitched screaming or certain drones. Alien races are found to have
screeching from Avali during arguments or more difficulty establishing initial bonds, and
fighting does not happen. Instead, Avali will specific language barriers, environmental
make a hiss-clicking sound or growl during this factors, and personal beliefs can interfere with
time. Screaming or screeching happens for pain the bonding process. These barriers have not
or when in critical need. prevented some races, like humans, from
bonding well with Avali. Some would even find
Affection and love come in many
their bond with their Avali to be an extremely
different forms for Avali. Nuzzling is one of the
close friendship: if your friend loves to share
most common forms of showing affection
every intimate detail with you and would like
between pack members and friends. Nuzzling is
help dressing them.
used as a greeting, parting ways, or showing
appreciation. Hugging one another, nuzzling
under the chin, and cuddling is another form of
affection, one more for safeguarding another
member of a pack, friends, or offering
emotional stability. Licking cheeks and ears
amongst pack members is a form of love and
comfort, while other acts that involve licking or
playful nipping are seen as interest in mating.
Stroking and petting of the head feathers, ears,
and tail feathers are used to relax and destress
pack members. The sharing of feathers is
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Animals on Avalon are viewed
differently than how Humans would. Most
animals on Avalon are treated as food supplies.
The care for the animal is not as much of a
concern as their ability to sustain an Avali. Thus,
Avali treat animals as food and nothing more.
The success of the animal only comes in
breeding for the continuation of a stable food
supply. Avali do not perceive animals as an
individual, more so as objects. Creatures that
pose more of a threat to an Avali are avoided
unless the pack of Avali can dispatch them. A
few exceptions to this rule apply to certain
animals deemed too toxic for consumption,
critical for caravan movements, or animals that
bond quickly with Avali.
More traditional or ancient tribes of
Avali have a diminutive form of religion. These
tribes carry a belief system of all things on
Avalon having a spirit, and those that have lived
and died are a part of a larger central essence.
Packs and unions make up an enormous spirit
and a singularity end goal for all Avali. While
very few tribes believe in this, modern Avali do
not continue this belief system, and most find it
bizarre or offensive. Despite this, older tales,
stories, and occasional pack naming schemes
are still seen and told, such as adopting old,
long-dead pack names. Some older traditional-
style tribes and packs hold an honor system for
what they deemed noble spirits and still
practice the religion. These Avali shun
technology and body augments, opting for a
more natural way of life. As such, with their
belief systems, modern Avali find the practice
or strict adherence to religion by alien races to
be very odd. As such, authorities such as the
Illuminate highly discourage the participation
and practice of foreign religions. The strict
enforcement of such is easy, as Avali shy away
from such beliefs.
Avali love to augment themselves,
trying to overturn the drawbacks of their
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evolution. Traces of augmentation trace back to
very early tribal communes. Avali would use
clear crystal lenses to see further and identify
objects and symbols. Avali would also develop
crude replacement prosthetics for missing limbs
from unfortunate hunts. These early forms of
augments are more commonly seen in modern
Avali, with eyes being replaced, the everyday
use of visors and eye lenses, and the heavy use
of exoskeletons to manipulate resources and
manufactured goods. Other standard augments
found on Avali are wing replacements and body
temperature control modules to help regulate
heat. In more extreme cases, some Avali have
opted to forgo their biological bodies instead of
a complete cybernetic replacement that houses
their brains. While these extreme cases are few
and expensive, the technology exists.
Hatcheries
Hatcheries have been a core part of
Avali society since the beginning of pack-
making. Hatcheries are characterized as a
central location, usually protected and
developed, where female Avali go to brood and
lay their eggs. In the early ages of Avali
development, hatcheries utilized burrows,
hollowed mega-trees, or cave systems. As
technology and Avali society developed, so did
their hatcheries. They would eventually become
large centralized tents in tribes and colonies
and later large, stationary buildings with
banners of multiple colonies and cities flown.
Avali are only able to lay a single egg
after a mating period. When eggs are laid in the
hatchery, they are collected into small sets of 3-
8. Clustering eggs has the added benefit of
keeping the eggs warm during embryonic
development. Eggs are placed in a soft, padded
nest for safety. Early nests usually consisted of
pelts, flora chips, and preened feathers. The
padding allowed the Avali to keep the eggs in a
comfortable location for the Avali to stay warm.
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In the past, hatchery workers would

nuzzle eggs to inspect for proper
temperature. Modern nests are
much more sophisticated, using
heaters, pillows, and dense cloth
such as cotton-like fiber
blankets and woven nano-
canvas. These materials also
allow the nests to be cleaned
and sterilized after the eggs
have hatched. After laying a
fertilized egg, an Avali would
take a few days to recover from
the process, as the large size of
the egg puts much stress
Figure 5 - Examples of plants that offer a
cotton-like fiber for harvesting on the body. Hatcheries
have recovery areas for
Avali to recover in.

Hatcheries are held sacredly to Avali.
Historically, hatcheries are deemed safe and
noncombatant zones, and packs or tribes that
violate this pact are dealt with harshly.
Hatcheries are also very well-defended, usually
built up like heavy bunkers. Pack hatchery
workers and guards are traditionally held to a
higher standard and scrutiny than most Avali.
These packs are also seen as working in an
honorable profession. As such, they will
undergo a thorough screening before being
assigned to hatchery work.
When the eggs hatch, the hatchlings are
taken as a cluster to a separate area, where
they are fed, cleaned, and watched over during
the first few weeks post-hatching. During this
period, the hatchlings begin to make bonds with
each other. Afterward, the young kits will start
learning activities and games, schooling, and
specialty training.
Most modern colonies and cities utilize
eggs for their cells, harvesting and modifying
them for limb replacements or medical
treatments. Inert eggs, or eggs that have not
been fertilized, will be laid in hatcheries. The
Figure 6 - Hatchery Guard, posted outside of the structure.
inert eggs, identifiable by their lighter teal color
and smaller size, are removed from hatcheries
for disposal. Thanks in part to their smaller size,
inert eggs are far easier to pass than fertilized
ones, making the recovery process significantly
faster. Female Avali typically recovers within a
day.
Avali Kits
Avali children, known as "kits," are not
raised by their biological parents like humans.
Instead, kits are raised as a pack, with the
efforts of the whole Avali tribe, colony, or city
sectors. Each pack will have assigned mentors
and trainers, teaching kits, basic things like food
hunting and preparation, clothing, and basic
technologies, up to more complex and
specialized tasks such as mathematics,
programming, and navigation. Modern-day kits
are raised on campuses and in large
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Kits will start their basic training within
large hatcheries or another designated area.
The teacher packs will train kit packs,
developing their social skills, bonding, and
language. As kits progress, they will graduate
into hunting and gathering phases, becoming
acquainted with either captured prey or in-field
training with another hunter pack. In the more
advanced levels of hunting and gathering, kits
are taught to make tools and weapons and
where to find the materials to make them. They
will also be taught the preparation and storage
of their hunted prey or captured foodstuffs for
later consumption.
During adolescent kit phases, ages 10-
20, Avali will be placed in a more schooling
environment, where they will learn and refine
skills such as mathematics, language, literacy,
sciences such as physics and biology, and social
studies. Along with
Figure 7 - Avali kit, post first feather development
completing these courses, kits will continue to
hunt, gather, navigate, or in more modern
cases, learn arts, crafts, and computer
programming. In this stage of the pack's life,
they will also be given unsupervised sleeping
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accommodation as they learn to rely more on
themselves to sustain each other. While
unsupervised, the pack can still fall back on
their assigned teacher or mentor pack or the
tribe for guidance.
Graduating to the young adult phases
of life, the pack will start to train on their
specialized career field or skill set. While some
are assigned at birth, situations and flexibility
can allow the pack to change specialties at this
stage. Once selected, the pack is given to a
technical leader pack, where they will begin
training on skill sets. The training can range
from book studies to on-the-job training
exercises. Specialty training usually takes 1-2
years to complete, though some more intensive
or complex careers or skills require longer
investments. Upon completion and certification
from the technical leader pack, the pack will
officially begin their duties, to which most will
dedicate their entire lives.
Figure 8 - Example of Avali Kit flight school
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In rare cases, young kits struggle to
bond with their assigned pack. These kits are
often shy or struggle to handle social activities.
During these instances, the Avali kit will be
removed from its given pack and undergo a
therapeutic training sequence to help eliminate
the underlying shyness or struggles. The
training also involves the kits reassigning to a
new pack, which they will most likely bond to
new kits. This process must be done during the
early stages of Avali's life or rapidly in
adolescence. Otherwise, the young kit will start
to experience Pack Loss on top of concurrent
issues with bonding with packs. In more
modern cases, kits like these are augmented to
handle social stresses.
Pack Bonding and Loss
Pack bonding outside the kit stage is a
complex process. Depending on the severity, a
lone Avali can easily re-bond with a new pack or
start to suffer from a mental disease known as
"Pack Loss." The disease affects members of a
pack that have lost one of their own, either to
death or separation.
The pack bonding phase for a post-kit
Avali includes constant interaction and activities
with a new pack, maintaining a set schedule,
monitoring well-being and mental state, and
assisting medications to avoid extreme mental
stress and symptoms. Active monitoring is
necessary for the avoidance of pack loss
symptoms. Avali are also placed on lighter work
duties to prevent unnecessary stress, which can
further worsen Pack Loss symptoms. Avali will
experience generalized anxiety, insomnia, and
under-eating issues during the bonding or re-
bonding phase with the pack. While undergoing
treatment, Avali will be seen regularly by a
doctor and therapeutic packs to ensure a
healthy bonding and adaptation back into a
pack and society.
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Pack Loss is the mental disease
characterized by the removal of an Avali from
their family pack or the loss of a member from a
pack. Symptoms of pack loss worsen as the
Avali no longer bonded with a pack, has become
unintentionally separated from their pack, or
has continued mourning a lost member. The
disease can cause physical and mental trauma
to the member(s) and needs to be treated with
speed and care. Additionally, the excess stress
caused by the disease needs to be mitigated.
Avali are to be relegated to low-stress duties or
activities, such as idly singing, conversing with
new or current pack members, mild exercise,
and inventorying goods. Creating a more
stressful environment for the suffering Avali will
only worsen the disease and possibly cause
irreparable damage.
Pack Loss can be categorized into two
main categories, each requiring a different level
of treatment. These categories are Pack Loss-
Traumatic and Pack Loss-Separation. Both Pack
Loss categories have specialized treatments for
Avali. The treatments are needed to avoid the
worsening of symptoms.
Pack Loss-Traumatic is the sudden and
abrupt removal of an Avali from a pack. This
includes situations like sudden death or
kidnapping. The beginning symptoms Avali will
experience include mild to severe insomnia,
Figure 9 - Avali suffering from Pack Loss
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moderate to severe depression, eating
disorders, and generalized anxiety disorders.
Symptoms rapidly deteriorate into disorders
like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, auditory
hallucinations, and extreme paranoia. An Avali
individual or pack will actively recuse
themselves from certain areas or other Avali to
avoid triggering these symptoms. When
recovering from such traumatic events, Avali or
whole packs will be placed under monitoring
and begin treatments to prevent worsening
symptoms.
Pack Loss-Separation is when a member
goes missing from the pack, not abruptly, or an
older member has passed away. Additionally,
Avali who have lost their pack or transitioning
from one pack to another will also fall under
this category. Characteristics of this form of
pack loss begin with low anxiety levels,
depression, trouble falling to sleep, and even
infrequent auditory hallucinations. As time
progresses, the symptoms become more severe
and mimic those of Pack Loss-Traumatic.
However, the deterioration is much slower and
can be remedied easier during the mild phases.
If symptoms become too intense, the treatment
will be handled as though the Pack Loss is
traumatic.
If Pack loss symptoms continue
untreated or are not appropriately treated,
Avali will have a complete mental breakdown
and become what is known as "Feral." Feral
Avali are characterized as having a full
breakdown of cognitive functions due to the
brain trying to cope with the extreme stress of
missing a pack or pack member while only
allowing essential functions to remain. Early
signs of Feral stages include the inability to hear
correctly due to hallucinations, involuntary
muscle movements, paranoia, complete lack of
sleep and eating, and large patches of feathers
molting from the body. Avali that fall under this
will likely go into a short coma, where they can
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be retrieved and appropriately treated, along
with nutrition and extremely intensive therapy.
A rare condition during the extreme
phases of Pack loss is "Pack Broken." Members
who have developed this condition have their
brains no longer rely on packs to function fully.
While still able to recover from pack loss, these
individual Avali will struggle with day-to-day
life, finding interactions, work, and relaxation
activities to be taxing. These Avali will also
become more reclusive from society, casting
themselves out due to paranoia of individuals.
While many treatments exist for pack loss, very
few, if any, exist for treating pack broken.
Arts
The Avali are a very artistic race.
Creativity has become one of the most valuable
assets a pack can have in modern Avalon. Given
the incredible Avali auditory processing,
coupled with poor vision, musical, jingles, and
performance art, like plays and dramas, tend to
be significantly more popular than visual arts. It
is common for Avali to have some degree of
musical experience and can either play an
instrument or sing. Many packs play together as
a band, a tendency that begins at a young age
as Avali kits often play games based on sound
and music. Dedicated music pieces are usually
found to be full and vibrant, though soft
sounding as far as decibel ranges go. Music also
tends to be slow to medium paced, running at a
tempo of 90-165 bpm. These pieces often have
multiple movements, with repetitional and
alternating note patterns. Music notes are
selected based on their vibration effects,
usually favoring soothing ones over those seen
as rash, explosive, or shocking. Human-style
music is often heard as aggressive, hyper,
occasionally screechy, and sometimes lacking in
fullness or depth to Avali. This has kept specific
Avali packs from finding occasional human
songs enjoyable.
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Artworks that use note patterning can
also be seen as music, though they are classified
separately. Some art pieces are often much
shorter, usually lasting as short as 6 seconds to
1 minute. These short rhythms tended to
deviate from the standard music format, usually
favoring faster tempos, louder notes, and much
more aggressive-sounding notes to invoke some
form of emotion or action. Other art pieces are
very soft and natural sounding. These pieces are
much slower, using long movements, and have
minimal instances where notes will dramatically
jump or drop in octaves. These pieces are
appreciated for their usually calming demeanor
and can be used to help relax and sleep. They
also utilize instruments and other sounds to
create a whole atmosphere.
Auditory arts also extend to the
architecture of stationary buildings in cities. The
tall, thin buildings often deflect and manipulate
the wind, giving each city a unique sound. The
inner workings of cities often echo and resonate
with sounds of activity, sounds that Avali uses
to navigate shops, residential homes, and work
centers. Drones, vehicles, and other machines
are designed to mitigate unwanted sounds. In
residential areas, Avali will often use tent
fabrics, sheets, and other forms of sound
deadening to reduce noise effects from the
colony or city. Sleeping rooms, hatcheries, and
common areas are the most padded areas.
These are nearly completely silent, some
allowing very faint sounds to bleed through.
Though fine visual distinctions are often
wasted upon them, the Avali still appreciate
intricate and high-contrast decorative patterns,
as seen in their tent work and clothing. Packs
have a set of colors, informal heraldry, that they
prefer and identify with through their
belongings and clothing. Often, the patternings
of these cloth pieces represent a specialty that
to pack is skilled in, such as computer
programming or engineering. Avali clothing
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often integrates crystalline and metallic chimes
into the garments as the auditory equivalent of
wearing bright colors. A form of jewelry can also
be worn by Avali, which can be seen as
earpieces, neck pieces, belt accouterments, and
wrist bracelets. To the average Human, the
noise tends to drown out and blend; however,
the Avali are no more confused by the melodies
of a crowd than the human eye is by the task of
tracking a single face among dozens.
Unlike humans, the visible color
spectrum favors more infrared Avali. It is
common to see colors like oranges, yellows,
reds, and patternings using such colors. These
colors also look slightly different, with variants
of each color being refined further than what a
human eye may see. Color spectrums that
appear green, blue, indigos, and violets were
not standard until the widespread adoption of
eye augments. Additionally, infrared wave
vibrations are perceived in a limited capacity.
Specific artworks utilize this ability to vibrate
waves uniquely, coupled with audio cues or
jingles. Between their lively musical culture and
vibrantly colored banners and tents, the
nomadic tribes and colonies of the Avali can be
vibrant places and are popular destinations
among alien travelers adventurous enough to
brave the hostile environment.
Foods and Culinary
Avali differ from humans in many
ways. One of the most significant differences is
their diets based on obligate carnivorism. Avali
are biologically required to eat meat and animal
products, like eggs. They are required to eat the
entire animal to gain proper nutrition. This diet
style has led to some interesting developments
in their culinary practices. Cooking meats and
other products can lead to the degradation or
even destruction of specific critical vitamins and
minerals, making consuming animals much
safer but also less nutritious. Early Avali packs
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and tribes learned ways to get around this.

While they are bound to a carnivorous lifestyle,
cooking certain plants and fungi with their
animals allows them to return these lost
nutrients. Furthermore, Avali can consume
these plants and fungus after cooking, as the
act breaks down most of the materials. This
Figure 11 - Fungal plant known as "Kiri" yields a
process allows for easier digestion through their Stews are savory-flavored fruit. Fruits are used to supplement
systems. possibly the oldest nutrition in food items like jerky and leather.
meal made by the Avali tribes and remain
As time progressed for Avali, tribes and
common in modern times. Meats, bones,
colonies would develop large kitchens and
organs, and other ingredients are placed into
eating areas. Specific packs would be assigned
pots of ammonia and cooked for extended
for bulk cooking. These packs would gather and
periods. This method breaks down ingredients
prepare food sources and cook bulk meals for
like bones and plants and allows for easier
the community. While specific packs still
consumption. The softened bones are often
maintained their own smaller kitchens for
eaten separately, during or after the meal. Avali
personal meals, the larger bulk kitchens took a
would develop ways to transport prepared
lot of meal preparation stress from the pack
stews by creating sealable containers.
while they performed other duties. Bulk
Containers range in various sizes,
kitchens also allowed hunter, foraging, and
from personal use to pack size.
scout packs to stock up on meals before their
Freezing methods have also been
responsibilities.
found to be effective as well. The
Avali developed a multitude of tools frozen stews are often reheated
for preparing their prey for consumption. The over heat crystals and are readied in a
diverse food selections required specialized few minutes.
tools, such as tools to break open hard chitin-
Leathers and
like shells, gutting tools, and meat carvers—
jerky are also found
other tools allowed for the preservation of
to be another form of early
meals. Items like meat dryers and crystallizers
meal preparation for Avali. While
preserve food for transport and storage Meal
not as satisfying as stews, dried
preservation, like refrigeration and freezing, are
meats and certain leathers were
done using frozen ammonia ice rather than
consumed in moderate portions
water ice. Additionally, frozen methane crystals
when environments proved too
are also used to freeze meals for long periods of
hostile to camp at or when
time. Meals that do are usually done so on
performing duties in the field. Some
frozen ammonia ice rather than water ice.
dried meats are found to have certain
Certain crystals give off heat and are utilized for
seasonings added to them, to provide
cooking foods in ovens, grills, or pots. Other
forms of heat come from geothermal vents, Figure 12 - Bioluminescent tree known as
"Okaid Nakati (‘n’ is silent)”. Its bark can
which are used more for oven cooking. While be harvested for a spicy flavoring, and
the use of fire is limited, some bulk kitchens bioluminescent orbs can be boiled for
have used fired ovens and cooking pits, thanks concentrated vitamins.
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a bit of variety. Leathers, usually thicker hides
of animals and devoid of fur, scales, or feathers,
take well to sour fruits and would often be
dried or prepped with them in mind. While
most modern Avali considered these items
more of a snack food, their ancestors required
them more for survival.
Desserts are more recent to the Avali
food palette and differ from human desserts.
While most humans find sweetened food to be
dessert-like, Avali considers sour or extra-savory
foods to be more desserts. Sweetness repulses
most Avali. Most fruits on Avalon, for example,
are often found to be sour or savory in flavor
rather than sugary sweet. While most would
consider early leathers a form of dessert, more
recent additions to the Avali cuisines align more
with humans as a form of dedicated dessert.
Some would recognize a few styles, such as
filled pastries, bread, and frozen creams. Others
look odd, with gels and slimes often found in
fruits. Some seem repulsive to humans, like
meat gelatins and stuffed bones. However,
these desserts are typical in modern Avali
society. These meals' development coincided
with the increase of living standards across
Avalon. As Avali progressed and were no longer
required to hunt daily for meals, desserts
became more adopted across kitchens.
In more modern times, Avali have been
able to process multiple food items to help sate
their appetites. Their diets find new
cuisines like tacos,
pies, pizzas, and
other entrees. While
all are still heavily
Figure 13 - Stringy
fungal plant known as
"Piru". The strands are
harvested and ground
into a flour-like
substance, which is
used to make a variety
of goods.
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animal-based, processing specific plant and
fungal materials have provided more variety to
the average Avali diet. Bulk kitchens and
community dining areas, alongside restaurants
and cafes, are still heavily present in their
societies. Pack kitchens and meals are standard,
usually supplied with shelf-stable ingredients.
Meat markets can be found across colonies and
cities, allowing fresh ingredients to be obtained.
Most of these markets come from local
livestock farms, while others come from
migrant tribes and usually have more exotic
meats than farms.
Avali, over time, have developed
certain herbal teas that offer stimulant,
relaxation, and healing properties. These teas
are made from plant and fungal leaves, fruits,
and stems grounded into a fine powder and
cooked in pots or kettles of ammonia.
Depending on the combination, the effects of
the tea will last between 1-10 hours. Stimulant
teas offer a range of impacts, often found to
enhance distance hearing, temperature
regulation, or response time. The stimulant
times do not provide any sleeping deference,
unlike some teas in human culture. The
stimulant caffeine is highly toxic to Avali.
Relaxation teas offer a combination of effects
that decrease heart rate and blood pressure
and activate sleeping responses in the brain.
These teas are commonly served warm and last
between 1-2 hours, long enough for an Avali to
fall asleep. Healing teas offer a variety of
vitamins that activate immediate healing
responses in the Avali body. Most of these are
used for digestive and feather health. Others
are found to have hearing aid properties, often
decreasing ringing in the ears due to high blood
pressure or overexposure to loud sounds or
electrical currents. Teas are still used frequently
in modern Avali society. Human, or most other
alien teas, are found to be toxic to Avali and are
actively avoided.
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AVALI LANGUAGE all. Certain sounds, words, and cues do not

Avali language is a very complex
language. Thanks to their integration into the
galactic scene, the language has been translated
and simplified for other users. The development
of the galactic language alongside the core
language has created two separate but equally
common languages for the Avali, the simplified
galactic language, sometimes referred to as
"Avali scratch," and the Avalian core language.
All Avali speaks the Avalian core language, and
though its text looks like its galactic
counterpart, the two do not operate similarly.
Between the two, Avali scratch is more
commonly seen by humans and in areas where
cooperation colonies exist.
translate well to Avali. Furthermore, certain
sounds cannot be made by Avali due to their
biological limitations. This limitation and a
foreign environment have caused many
translation issues when directly translating
Avalian core. Other words must be broken
down and learned to understand their meaning.
In these cases, most words get assigned a close-
enough equivalent. Specific Avali packs, such as
ambassadors, dedicated a significant amount of
time to learning Galactic common and are
usually the closest an Avali can get to speak it.
They are the sole translators at certain colonies
or stations.

Avali Scratch
The creation of the galactic language
was in response to galactic integration. Written
and adopted by the Illuminate, the Avali scratch
language was intended to assist in translating
the more common Galactic Common language.
Although its intention was short-lived, the script
and translations remained in use. The script
allows certain alphabet letters to be associated
with a close match of the core language. As
such, the script is a near one-to-one copy of the
Galactic common language, allowing Avali to
read and understand things better. While not
perfect, the translator allows for a rough
understanding of what other Common speakers
are saying. Additionally, the script is often used
in mercantile fields, showing which shops or
products are made for or by Avali. Avali scratch
also contains no capital letters or specialty Figure 1 - Galactic Avali Scratch by SomeguynamedDavid
characters to simplify the language to galactic and Icebelly
common further.
Avalian Core Language
Avali, who intermingled with other
races, often use the galactic version of the While many languages are spoken on
language to reduce confusion between their Avalon, adopting a central language was
peers. Avali core is still spoken and written essential for standardized trading, sciences, and
between other Avali members, however. Most education. The adoption of the primary
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Illuminate. This primary language, "Avalian
Core," takes many familiar cues, sounds, and
mimics that most Avali use on Avalon. Dialects
and accents exist in Avalian Core, universally
recognized as the core language. Avalian core is
a language filled with many sounds, most
indicating words, and emotion. The structure of
the Avalian core is not close to any Latin-based
language found among humans. Avali can
fluently speak the core language and a common
territorial language. Traders often speak many
languages due to their constant interaction with
other territories.
Avalian core evolved as a sound-based
language first, written second. As such, words
contain short syllables, each containing a
meaning. As such, some words are
compounded, having descriptors, activity, or
time stance. Reading back recorded words is
equivalent to reading a piece of sheet music, as
they are intended to be listened to, not read. To
foreign audiences, the written characters of
Avalian core look like pure scratches. They
would need to learn many vital cues and
emphasizers to understand the structure of the
reading material. While the language has been
mostly translated into Galactic Common, some
odd translation errors exist, with certain ones
being ultimately named independently from the
actual translation, an example being the moon
"Queen's Pearl.” Other translations have used a
close approximation, though it might be
different from what the word is. When
translating between the two languages, the
more descriptive and informative the source
material is, the better.
The Avalian core does have a structure
but can be challenging to identify at first glance.
Avalian core can be written both vertically and
horizontally. In both instances, reading occurs
from left to right, like with human Latin
languages. Vertical structures are written as
official, non-emotion-based pieces. In the
vertical instances, the words cascade
downwards, with each syllable and respective
modifier written out top-down. Sentences
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occupy single columns and are spaced out.
These include official reports, map records,
educational and instructional material, and
programming. Horizontal structures are casual,
emotion-based, and much more common. This
structure is mostly in line with common Latin
languages, where an indicator separates
sentences. However, the idea of paragraphs of
sentences is treated differently. Each paragraph
is a group of a particular subject, event, or
instance. Paragraphs are filled with sentences
that are separated by emotion or sentence
modifier. While sentences are conjoined and
separated by an indicator, these sentences are
affected by a specific modifier or emotion.
When switching these modifiers, or when
stories, events, or moments change, a new
sentence or string of sentences is created. It is
common to see whole paragraphs where
modifiers are repeated, adapting to what is
written, or even whole paragraphs affected by a
single modifier. Some examples of where
horizontal structures are used are stories,
letters, conversations, and poems.
Example of a horizontal paragraph:
Happy. Kaso received a new jacket
today. She promptly wore it with glee. Her pack
mates love the new colors.
Indifferent. Kaso must consider what
she wants to keep in her clothing collection. Her
limit of 5 jackets has been exceeded.
Frustration. Kaso cannot decide on
what to remove. Her packmates are not helping
the situation. She is now thinking about
sleeping it off.
Happy, relieved. She was able to find a
space to carry her new jacket.
While speaking Avalian core,
Avali will use sure sound bites, tones, or pitches
while describing emotions. These sound
modifiers are used at the beginning of the
sentence or statements. If no special modifier is
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spoken, the statement is assumed to be
indifferent or not having any emotion
necessary. Syllables are fine, sometimes even
quick bites of sounds. They are also 1-3
established sounds, often rolled together for
ease of speaking. These sound bites are
represented in the form of a letter. Some
syllables require modifiers to express the
correct meaning. Syllables are essential, as each
one is equated to a word. Not all syllables are
single words, and many words require other
syllables to rely on each other. These
combinations can mean something completely
different, unlike when they are alone. When
written out, syllables are identifiable sounds
with a marking that coincides with them. Up to
3 markings can be together, creating a syllable.
Each has a particular identifier, such as a noun,
adjective, adverb, etc.
Nouns can vary in subject matter and
can be either immediately recognizable, a
pronoun, or a catch-all noun, such as "thing."
Like English, pronouns are only used once a
definite subject has been identified. This
includes animals, objects, and names. Gender-
based pronouns do not exist. Commonly, when
translating Avalian core to Galactic Common,
translators’ default to "they/them" for
pronouns. Specific nouns have different
pronouns, indicating the type, such as Avali,
animals, and objects. Catch-all nouns are
generic and can be applied to nearly all
subjects. Often, these nouns are used due to
the lack of knowledge of the subject and are not
immediately recognizable. Some of these catch-
all nouns can be confusing, as directly
translated can mean prey, food, drink, thing, or
thought. Other nouns can be seen as a catch-all
but are descriptors of established nouns, such
as friend, food, animal, and pet. Plural nouns
are modified with an "sk" at the beginning of
the word.
Adjectives are used before and after the
described noun. Certain adjectives that describe
sound resonance, vibration, and possession are
always before the noun. Ones that describe
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size, weight, and movement come after the
noun. Possessive adjectives are always left out
of the related word and will always be located
before the noun. All other adjectives are
compounded into the word if no more than
three are used. Adjectives that are left out
come after the described noun and are
identified with an apostrophe-like indicator
when written. Color descriptors, when written
out, will always be separated with an
apostrophe indicator. Color identification is
always last and sometimes wholly omitted.
Adjectives describing items far away or very
dark are modified with an "s" at the beginning
of the word. If the modified word is also
affected by the plural sk-, the s will come after
that modifier, creating an "sks-. "
Verbs are treated differently depending
on the style of the verb used. Passive verbs are
combined with the affected noun if no more of
the three adjectives have been added and will
be at the end of the noun. Otherwise, passive
verbs are added to the affected subject at the
beginning of that word. Active verbs are not
combined with any subject and are treated as
their word. Adverbs only exist for action verbs
and will be added at the beginning of the
affected verb. Past tense and future tense verbs
are also treated somewhat uniquely, with
certain short sound pitches used to indicate the
time signature of the verb or even the entire
sentence. When written, these verbs are shown
with a distinctive dash marking underneath the
verb, or verb, and affected subject. All verbs are
not tied to gender, like their pronoun
counterparts.
Other vocal cues include quick pauses
and clicks. Word fillers or pauses are heard
when Avali are speaking and trying to fill the
space with sound. These fillers or pauses come
in the form of humming or clicking. Pauses are
usually done for breathing, transitioning words
or sentences, or constructing a response. When
written out, required pauses are identified as a
specialized apostrophe indicator within words.
A specific sentence or paragraph modifier poses
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Other modifiers are used when calling out or
responding to commands. When quoting
something, naming the person who said the
quote could come before or after it, though it is
generally called before. Speed and tone
modifiers indicate how fast to speak a particular
section, if needed, and how loud the speech is.
No verbal cue is given for these, as is evident in
the speed and volume when Avali are speaking.
Written commas are used frequently in
Avalian core. For vertical and horizontal
structures, commas are used when listing nouns
in a sequence. This rule applies to all items. In
horizontal structures, multiple verbs affecting a
noun are also separated with commas. In
vertical structures, extra adjectives, placed
outside a noun modified with three adjectives,
are divided with commas. Commas separate
multiple packs or individual Avali in both
formats. When referencing time instances,
commas are not used, as verb modifiers are
utilized for this purpose. When referencing
places or creating prepositional phrases,
commas are used only in horizontal structures.
Prepositional phrases are separated with a
specialty slash in vertical structures.
Written sentence modifiers fall under
two distinct categories: emotional modifiers
and general modifiers. Emotional modifiers are
written out at the beginning of the sentence or
paragraph. These emotions are portrayed, and
the sentence's tone will adjust. For example, a
happier sentence will sound brighter and fuller,
whereas a sadder sentence will sound more
bluesy and lower key. All common emotions are
portrayed with a symbol. Some allow for the
combination of emotional modifiers to exist,
such as joyful and playful. Contradicting
emotions, such as happiness and sadness,
cannot be combined in one sentence. Certain
emotions, such as indifference, apathy, and
command, do not have a tone or symbol. The
modifier key is blank, and the sentence or
paragraph is monotoned. General modifiers are
also situated at the beginning of the sentence,
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after the emotional modifier. General modifiers
alter the pace, volume, tone, and cadence and
offer various speech patterns. These modifiers
include things like questioning, exclamation,
speed, and volume. These modifiers can also be
seen in songs, sometimes used to distinguish
certain regions of Avali, which speak differently
from each other. General sentences that have
no modifier are ended with a period-like
symbol.
Capitalization of letters happens when
changing sentences. Capitals are also used
when identifying names, animals, and places.
When capitalizing, only the first syllable gets
capitalized, or the first character if the syllable
has multiple sound bites attached. Capitalized
letters are more generalized than their
lowercase brethren. However, certain sounds
have a true capitalization character attached
due to their everyday use. All capital syllables or
letters are not used and generally confuse when
done. A modifier is used when writing out a
yelling or heavily emphasized sentence.
Numbers are made on the base of 12.
The number system starts at 1 and continues
until 12. After 12, a special character is used to
indicate a new series. As counting progresses,
each series of 12 has a special character, until
12. After which, a new set of 12 is started,
leaving the previous in line. This helps indicate
how many hundreds, thousands, millions, etc.
are counted. Each of these series of 12 is
separated with a number specific comma.
Decimals are represented in the same fashion,
with each series representing tenths,
hundredths, thousandths, etc. Like human
arithmetic, decimal points indicate fractions,
incomplete divisions, and so on. A special
character 0 is used when indicating nothing.
The number system can be written either
vertically or horizontally.
Sound-wise, Avalian core uses a series
of purrs, clicks, hisses, occasional popping, and
hums. Rolling r's are frequent, and depending
on the pitch or previous sound attachment,
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they would mean different things. Some throat-

growling noises also exist. Nearly all sounds
emitted rely heavily on the manipulation of the
Figure 2 - Capital letters
tongue. This manipulation allows certain
syllables to be appropriately annunciated and is
crucial for forming certain words. Compared to
humans, Avali do not have any sounds that rely
on a nasal cavity since they do not have one.
Certain sounds cannot be formed with their
lips, as they do not have the very fine muscles
needed to manipulate them in such a way.
Compared to English, Avali cannot make sounds
associated with f's, j's, n's, and v's. For Avali,
speaking and sound are essential, and incorrect
pronunciation of certain words can lead to
significant issues. Thankfully, humans are not
expected to speak Avalian core, so Avali tend to
be more patient around them.

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TECHNOLOGY
"It's hard to conceive such a race would
evolve in such inhospitable conditions, let alone
develop such advanced technologies. Yet, Avali
have proven that nearly anything is possible" -
UNoE Ambassador Josef Fuchs.
A defining characteristic of modern
Avali life is technology. Avali have developed
many technologies to adapt and progress them
in their inhospitable home world and into the
space age. While the initial development of
these technologies was slow, they rapidly
moved once they achieved a level of industrial-
era-type technologies. Today, nearly every Avali
relies on their technology to perform tasks and
go about their daily lives. Even Avali outside of
Avalon have their technology ingrained into
their life, from body augments to virtual
communication.
The primary source of nearly all
modern Avali technology comes from the
Illuminate. The faction is adept at developing
new "cutting-edge" technology, all for the
betterment of Avali's life. Outside of the
Illuminate, Independent factions are found to
develop in-house technologies alongside their
Illuminate counterparts. Depending on the
faction, tech can range from being a mirror of
what the Illuminate creates, or drastically
different for better adaptability in the
environment or lifestyle.
Civilization Without Fire
Avali evolved on an ice moon, and so
did their societies. The use of fire was not
prevalent, if used at all, as the heat source was
deemed too extreme for use. Therefore, the
adoption of the heat source happened further
along in the civilization development cycle.
Instead, Avali used heat crystals. These crystals
have trapped iron and oxygen chemicals within
a silicone-based housing and, when disrupted,
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cause an exothermic reaction, creating heat.
The heat emitted from these crystals may not
be as efficient as fire; however, the heat is
enough to warm Avali on cold nights, and to
boil ammonia or even water, when the right-
sized crystals and settings are created. These
crystals are easily identifiable by their orange
color and the melted snow and ice around
them. When not wholly active, they are safe for
transport over long distances.
Mining or gathering these crystals
requires knowledge and is usually left to
designated Avali packs. While the crystals are a
common sight on Avalon, extracting them
without disrupting the contents requires some
care. Avali would mine at the base of the crystal
and collect the crystal fragments. Large crystals
are used in furnaces and common areas, while
smaller ones are dedicated for personal use.
Once active, the crystal will glow a mild orange.
The average lifespan of heat ranges from 2-8
hours for smaller crystals and several days for
larger ones. The crystals are often used for
cooking food, lighting tents and buildings, and
basic chemistry. Once burnt out, the crystals are
recycled into tools and decorations or broken
down for use in artificial growing facilities.
These crystals remain a common sight amongst
Avali, as their mild heat and pleasant hues give
a sense of coziness.
While heat crystals were used heavily
in early Avali societies, they did not generate
enough sustainable heat to melt metals. Most
tools used by early Avali relied on crystals or
sometimes ice to perform duties. The discovery
of metallurgy would come with using another
heat source, geothermal vents. The vents are
found within the bedrock areas of Avalon. Since
the crust of Avalon is thin, lava vents and tubes
form within the mountains or some tundra
fields. The first use of the vents can be traced
back to cooking foods. Later, large stone ovens
would be made to create copper and iron tools.
These geothermal vents would be the
foundation of developing colonies and cities.
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The introduction of steam-based
machinery would come from these cities. This
period of extensive steam adoption is seen as
the early industrial age equivalent for Avali and
would develop heavily into steam-powered
technology. Most machines and buildings are
sleek and refined, resembling what humans call
"art deco," as Avali would hide many
mechanized works behind sound panels. Avali
will use the geothermal vents to boil and
compress ammonia and water vapors to power
machines that aid in mining and creating new
tools. Later, steam refrigeration would become
more commonplace in mines, allowing deeper
exploration into previously unreachable areas.
Some early colonies found Avali almost
underground during this phase, as they turned
heavily towards mining. As Avali dug deeper
into Avalon, they would discover the vast ocean
and its wildlife of amphibious lizards and fishes.
Steam-powered vehicles became wildly
adopted, as large boats and carts could carry
much more food and resources. The wide
adoption of these steam-powered vehicles saw
the first adoption of fire for the first time.
Fire was seen as more of an asset than
unwieldy during the steam era. Initial sources of
fire came from lighting sticks and pieces of inert
wood-like poles with flammable tips. These
were placed near geothermal vents to create
fire. Later, the development of flint ignitors
became the mainstay for many generations.
Burning flammable plants or fungal life was the
primary source obtaining of fire. Coal was not
found nor developed on Avalon. Instead, Avali
would use a series of slow-burning plant fibers
and specialty chemicals to generate high-heat
fires. Fire's volatility on Avalon relegated it to
specific use cases. Designated ovens and boilers
are specially built to handle fires, locking the
heat source to large steam vehicles, smelteries,
and kitchens. Geothermal vents are used to
develop electricity generation. Large generators
were built underground and started to power
the cities and colonies above.
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In the modern Avali society,
geothermal electricity generation is
widespread, along with smelteries and central
heat pumps. The machinery used in modern
societies is much more efficient and elegant
than its predecessors. The use of fire has been
relegated to some instances, such as off-site
smelting and experimentation. Due to this
limited use, fire remains a rare sight.
Crude hydrocarbon oil was discovered
from mining deeper into the bedrock and under
oceans during the industrial era. The oil
deposits are created through the dying and
compression of the wildlife in the subsurface
oceans. Oil would float to certain parts of ice
glaciers and often freeze within or around
them. Some oil sources were buried in shale
and other stony areas during mining, though
reasonably scarce. Oil was initially dismissed by
Avali, as they did not know what to do with the
viscous substance until much later in their
industrial age. The crude oil would be pumped
and refined into fuels, plastics, and specialized
chemicals. Oil refinement allowed for Avali
machinery and vehicles to shrink in size. In
addition, the refined fuels allowed Avali to
begin the early stage of space exploration.
Hydraulics were also developed and created
with the cold environment in mind.
Compressed and frozen oxygen and
methane were discovered alongside oils. These
materials are found along the ocean's lining of
the bedrock and deep, heavy glaciers. Initially,
these crystalized materials found a purpose in
creating more heat in furnaces and boilers.
During the early space age, the materials would
boost fuel efficiency when leaving the Avalon.
Further developments would include new
refrigeration gases and pneumatic machinery
and tools. Avali would also begin harvesting
comets and space debris from the rings of
Elysium to maintain their frozen oxygen
supplies.
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Augments temperatures, can be seen on many Avali

outside Avalon. These augments use a series of
small, feather-shaped heat exchangers to
As mentioned previously, Avali love to
maintain a core, conditioned temperature.
augment themselves. Augmentations date back These cooling lines interact directly with the
to early tribal creations, with an example being
blood and secondary lungs, cooling both parts
the use of sight crystals to see prey. The and allowing for excess heat to be exhausted
addition of augments became more widespread from the lungs. Usually, pressure augments are
during the mid to late industrial era. used alongside temperature augments to allow
Rudimentary prosthetics gave way to more Avali to have a slightly higher core temperature
refined, hydraulic-assisted ones, with the
and survive in somewhat less dense
medical field evolving to connect the brain to
atmospheres than Avalon's. These augments
the machine. Other mild augments include
use pressure regulators across the body, mainly
feather dyes, feather styling, and claw coloring.
near the lungs and skull. Prosthetics have also
evolved into more complex enhancements,
Modern Avali have some form of though staying within their original intentions.
augments. Even during their embryonic stages, Entirely replaced wing and tail feathers are
Avali genes are augmented slightly to mitigate seen, though not as expected.
congenital disabilities. By far, the most common
augment Avali have been eye augments. Eyes
are replaced with ones that can see farther,
ultraviolet spectrums, and augmented reality
with live data streams. Eyes can be stylized by
colors and pseudo irises. Nearly equally as
common is the Augmented Reality (AR) jack. AR
is a technological alteration of the world
through digital or virtual means, such as
overlay, sounds, or digital objects. Located at
the backside base of the Avali head, an AR jack
is a computer port that connects an Avali to the
Nexus Central network. These augments both
direct connect and wirelessly connect to
interface ports. The interface is generated
through an embedded chipset, which connects
directly to the eye receptors and hindbrain of
the Avali. For Avali, who do not have these
augments, visors are often used to augment
reality and provide information. Other uses of
visors can be seen in the operation of unpiloted
vehicles, where an Avali can control or see a live
feed of the drone vehicle.

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and brain. Avali utilize exoskeletons to assist in
lifting large, cumbersome objects, enhancing
speed, or surviving harsh environments.
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Avali will be augmented in off-world
environments to adjust comfortably to their
new homes. Some of these augments can
include feet and hand protection, changing out
the paw pads, palms, and soles of their feet
with more heat-resistant materials. In
Ambassador roles, Avali are known to augment
themselves to be more in line with their alien
cohorts. Ambassador Avali will often be seen
with eye augments that offer white corneas,
irises, and dark pupils. Female Avali will attach
fake mammary glands to their chest to help
distinguish them from males. This practice is
usually only limited to Ambassador roles, with
rare instances outside of this being seen.
Mammaries are seen as extremely odd and
cumbersome for an Avali, and most shy away
from getting the augment. Speech augments
are also used to enhance and translate multiple
languages, though they still require some
speech training to learn the language. While
Ambassadors often use these, most other off-
world Avali opt to use basic translators, as they
tend to work just fine for their everyday lives.
Full-body cybernetic replacements are
a rare and expensive form of augment. In this
example, Avali brains are removed from their
host body and implanted into an entirely
cybernetic Avali shell. This dangerous operation
requires many weeks or months of recovery, as
the brain must reprogram itself for the new
body. These cybernetic bodies house a nutrition
and fluid pump to keep the brain alive and
healthy. Additionally, filters are installed to
remove toxins that accumulate in the body.
Cybernetic bodies require continued
maintenance, with nutrition fluids, oxygen, and
filter replacements. These procedures are a
one-time affair, as once the brain has been
transferred to the cybernetic body, it will not be
able to return to the original body without
catastrophic issues. While Avali love to augment
themselves, some find the complete cybernetic
replacement too extreme. Career military packs
are often seen with total cybernetic
replacements compared to all other packs.
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Augmented Avali are much more
capable of space exploration than their regular
biological usually allow. Their advanced
technology has allowed them to become more
versatile than what their initial biological
limitations can offer. The extensive range of
augments allows Avali to change and adapt to
many situations and personal preferences.
Some augments, such as limb replacements,
resist the hazards of hostile planets or space
exposure. Some Avali augment themselves in
ways that stray from their usual biological looks.
While only a few instances exist, these Avali can
change their entire body into another organic
creature, taking on a new look and adaptation
to the world. While these wild and fringe
cybernetic enhancements exist, Avali still need
to undergo a thorough physical and
psychological evaluation before electing to take
the more extreme examples of augmentations.
Despite the extensive technological progress,
they are bound to their core chemical makeup.
No augments exist to change this.
When undergoing augmentation, Avali
are often suspended in a medical capsule,
known as an augment vat, where their bodies
undergo surgery. Medical vats are filled with a
temperature-controlled ammonia-based liquid
and are purified constantly to remove microbes
and waste. They have a series of surgical
machines mounted to the upper frame, where
operations are performed on the body. Once
completed, a specialized steroid fluid is flushed
through the vat to amplify the healing process.
A dedicated medical pack will monitor the Avali
during their time in the vat. Augments will be
tested for functionality before releasing the
Avali. If the augment fails, the member will
undergo a correction surgery.
Organ augments are more natural than
standard augments, using stem cells, DNA
sequencing, and growth hormones to create the
desired organ. Capsules are also used to grow
natural organ augments. These organs are
nearly identical to the recipient's body, making
rejection of the organ rare. These organs are
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generally like their natural counterparts, with
certain exceptions given to malformed or
cancerous organs. While not as popular as a
mechanical augment, the organs offer a more
natural replacement for those Avali who prefer
it.
Clothing
Clothing items developed late in Avali
societies, compared to human societies. The
concept of clothing was not a priority for most
Avali, and some only wore a form of cladding to
protect themselves from harsh storms. In tribes
or colonies, leaders, hatchery workers, or
guards usually wore clothing to signify their
status. All other Avali usually wore utility gear
for hunting, gathering, or other productive
tasks. Additionally, sound-making garments or
jewelry were also commonly worn amongst all
Avali. As societies matured and cities were built,
Avali would develop newer and more common
articles of clothing for distinguishing different
careers or for some form of artistic expression.
Early forms of Avali clothing were made
of hides, chitin, furs, and feathers from hunted
prey animals. Tribe leaders would wear
garments that covered their upper chest and
waist. Often, furs or feathers worn around the
neck, tails, or on the head also signified pack or
tribe leader statuses. Thick cloaks made from
leather were worn to weather harsh winds and
snowfalls. Heavier cloaks offer fur or feather
linings for insulation against colder regions of
Avalon. Hatchery workers and guards are
afforded some of the same garments as leaders,
sometimes often decorated with multiple-pack
jewels or insignias, to show neutrality. Sound-
making jewelry or garments are made from
harvested crystals or bones. Singing crystals,
aptly named for their harmonics when exposed
to specific vibrations, were attached to ears,
tails, and wings for some form of individual
expression. Other examples include stringing
multiple crystals or bones together to make
chimes, often hung off the body.
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As Avali evolved on Avalon, they found
new methods for making different clothing
types. Fibers were discovered and harvested to
fashion new clothing, eventually replacing hides
for common Avali. Cotton-like fibers were later
grown amongst tribes and colonies, creating
new uniforms for packs and flags with symbols
representing different civilizations. These fibers
spurred the further development of traditional
clothing articles such as skirts, sashes, jackets,
and wraps. While leathers and furs fell out of
favor, some areas of Avalon still use these items
for their insulation properties. Fibers also
allowed for the easier coloring of the clothing,
paving the way for more intricate designs and
various colors. While coloring clothing is
nothing new, as leathers, furs, and feathers can
be colored, fibers offer a more extensive range
of colors to be created, from vibrant to dull. In
the modern era, nearly every pack has a form of
set colors and patterns they use to identify
themselves.
Avali fashioned utility items since the
dawn of their existence. Initially, bags and
pouches made from hides and shells created a
form of carrying goods across the frozen lands
of Avalon. These items allowed Avali to stay
migrant in the constantly changing world. They
also provided a form of insulation for food
items from the elements. Hunter packs often
had multiple bags and pouches for harvesting
their prey on the hunting grounds and returning
to their nests or tribes. As time progressed,
belts and pouches were commonly seen,
allowing more items to be carried in the pack.
Belts would often carry carving knives,
ammunition for hunting weapons, and other
items necessary for the hunt. Satchels are used
similarly; however, they have the added benefit
of carrying food and hydration flasks. Holsters
for spears, knives, and bows also started to
become more widespread, freeing up the hands
of Avali hunters. Before hatcheries were
commonplace, fur egg carriers were used
amongst packs and tribes, keeping eggs warm
and transporting them to safe hatching areas.
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adopted eye blinders to protect their eyes from
harsh rains and environments.
Footwear has become widely adopted
in the modern era. Wraps or coverings were
sometimes used to provide thermal protection
or styling but never fully enclosed the foot.
Modern Avali found utility boots covering the
entire foot and ankle necessary for safety and
industrial duties. Other fields, such as military
units, have armored protection in this area.
While footwear is more common than the
previous generations of Avali, they are still not
Figure 2 - Examples of Avali Clothing
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widespread outside exceptional use cases, and
often Avali are seen without it.
Nano-canvas was developed to bridge
the gap of the constant need for fibers and
more robust materials. Nano-canvas is
synthetically produced on a large industrial
scale. The fabric is weaved at a nanometric
scale, combining dense fibers and thin inert
metal alloy wires. The result is a Kevlar-like
material with excellent tensile strength and
insulation while still lightweight. Freshly
manufactured nano-canvas is white and
somewhat plastic-looking in appearance. Often,
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the canvas is colored at the factory, even
replacing the white base color with a more
matte white finish. Nano-canvas has quickly
been adopted across the Avali communities
thanks to its resilience to weather
environments and penetration durability. Nano-
canvas developments also include electrical and
communication conductivity to allow for easy
attachment of electronics and interfaces. This
conductivity made tents and migration less
cumbersome, as the need for dedicated
electrical interfaces was mostly eliminated. For
space applications, nano-canvases have a
protective layer to combat space hazards, made
in graphene and often seen in black. Layers of
nano-canvas can offer many benefits while still
being flexible.
Operations in off-world areas have
specially designed clothing to handle unique
environments. Environment protection suits are
designed to withstand the hardness of space
and planet exploration. These suits are
fabricated with a series of alloys and flexible
nano-canvas to provide decent mobility and
protection. Avali cannot fly naturally with these
suits equipped. Compressed air booster packs
allow Avali to reach higher locations to perform
duties. Some heavy articles of clothing are used
to protect from heat and are used to preserve
temperature. Other protective equipment
includes coolant overlays. These heavy cloaks
cover nearly the entire body of an Avali and
have a hood, half-tail coverings, and wing
coverings. They provide a series of recirculating
cooling pipes to keep the member cool. These
pipes are plumbed into an external pack, where
a heat exchanger cools the refrigerant and
pumps it back into the cloak. Additional parts
can be attached to these cloaks to offer
complete protection from the environment,
including face masks, rebreathers, and specialty
boots.
Avali are unable to wear pants due to
their physiology. Instead, they wear skirts or
pieces of clothing that interlock together. In
interlocking pieces, clothing articles wrap
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around the legs, connecting to a central waist
belt or skirt, and separate parts wrap around
the waist, tail, and groin areas. In addition, the
sleeves on their wings do not fully wrap around
the whole wing. Instead, sleeves are held on
through shoulder pieces, cuffs, or interlocking
pieces that go between the feathers.
Sometimes, sleeves cover the entire wing,
offering protection from the elements.
Drones and Vehicles
Avali developed an extensive range of
vehicles to suit their needs. Early developments
of vehicles included wheeled carts and sleds to
haul tents and goods across Avalon. These were
often powered by tamed animals that could
also provide a source of food. Specific packs and
tribes of Avali will develop rafts and small boats.
As time progressed, vehicles for logistical needs
would become more widespread. All early
forms of vehicle development were necessary
for migrating the pack or tribes across Avalon.
As Avali continued to develop, limited-
use boats and ships were made to sail across
the ammonia oceans. These ships were
constructed with hardened sterns to break
through the ice and withstand becoming frozen
at sea. Some tribes would sail seas for years,
with large packs of ships, floating island glaciers,
and megafauna as temporary homesteads and
hatcheries. These packs would develop fishing
techniques and be more resilient to water
intake, as certain parts of Avalon's under-
oceans become exposed during shelf
movements. These tribes would begin trading
with more land-based tribes and colonies,
offering a unique set of food and supply
options. Ships would become enormous,
housing multiple packs, and be built by
harvesting megafauna animal parts, floating
plants, or fungus with dense stems and trunks.
Later developments of ships would come in the
form of metal alloy ships powered by steam.
These ships were much more resilient to
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external forces, sailed faster, and could carry
large quantities of cargo.
In modern times, ships are still offered
as a means of transportation and lifestyle on
Avalon. Modern ships are powered with
advanced fusion reactors and tidal and wind
power. Ships can plow through shallow ice
sheets and manipulate glaciers thanks to their
robust power plants. While not as
commonplace as they once were, ships and the
tribes and packs associated with them are still
seen today.
As some Avali embraced the sea, others
found ways to navigate through them while still
favoring the land or ice shelves. Additionally,
since the landscape of Avalon can shift nearly
overnight, Avali needed a safe place to rest for
Figure 3 – Avali operating a snowmobile-style utility vehicle to haul
hunted prey. While rare, special individually-operated are used for
utility purposes to assist packs and tribes. These vehicles are often
seen clustered together to improve the efficiency of a pack.
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extended periods. Because of this, the
development of Airboats became widespread.
Airboats, boats propelled with forced air
instead of water, gave the possibility of
navigating oceans and ice shelves without
needing two separate dedicated vehicles. The
development of these boats did not start until
the Industrial Era for Avali, as finding a reliable
power source for propelling the ships was not
possible until then. The adoption of steam
power allowed airboats to be constructed and
gave peace of mind to the migrant tribes and
colonies. Large convoys of airboats started to
sprout across the ice shelves and oceans
alongside their standard migrant brethren.
These boats, alongside their operators, tended
to favor residing along the seas and ice shelves.
In some dense fungal jungles on Avalon, smaller
airboats were used to navigate the uncertain
marshes and swamps. As the development of
synthetic-type rubbers and fibers became
available, airboats would find their general
construction replaced with these instead of
harvested plant and fungal materials.
Adopting new materials allowed boats to
become much lighter and faster. Today,
airboats are powered through advanced solid-
state batteries and recharged at designated
ports during down times. Additionally, their
construction has changed to favor nano-
canvas and lightweight alloys, allowing them
to be more resistant to puncture and weather
elements.
Land-based vehicles have been
around for a long time for Avali. The wheel
was developed early on in Avali society to use
migrating packs and tribes across Avalon
without losing supplies. Caravans of animal-
drawn carts were once very common in the
early days of Avalon. As the Industrial era took
hold, steam-powered engines would start to
haul large amounts of Avali goods and
colonies across Avalon. Since the nature of
their home world does not lend itself well to
permanent structures, tracked trains are only
partially adopted. Instead, trains and smaller
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overland vehicles, and more in line with what
humans might consider trucking convoys.
However, rail-based trains would only be
partially dismissed as cities based in bedrock
areas of Avalon would develop rail networks to
streamline logistics to cities and source sites.
That said, few rail systems are actively used on
Avalon.
In most of the industrial era, except for
prototype vehicles, personal-use vehicles were
nearly nonexistent. All vehicles were designed
with the pack in mind, at the minimum. In more
modern times, personal use vehicles are still
scarce, with limited use for short errand runs or
emergency use. Some Avali packs opt out of
using vehicles as they interfere with hunting
activities. While a single Avali may pilot some
vehicles, they're in constant contact with their
pack or tribe and can even be assisted by AI.
Figure 4 - Example of an Avali Drone
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These remote pack members are often
navigators and resource advisors who no longer
need to be in the cabin of vehicles thanks to
modern communication technologies.
Aircraft came about sporadically during
the development of Avali societies. Developed
early compared to humans, wooden and leather
gliders would be used during some of the early
days of societies, delivering food to distant
colonies or tribes. During the Industrial Era, the
use of aircraft fell out of favor. The
development of steamships, overland vehicles,
and airboats made gliders obsolete.
Additionally, steam power did not lend itself to
flight, as the machinery required to power a
vehicle would have been too bulky.
Hydrocarbon oils would instead bring new life
back to aircraft, with oil-powered engines
proving to be smaller and much more potent
for airframes. The peak of aircraft
development happened during the
early space age, as aircraft became
much lighter, more powerful, and
faster. The height of the civil war
would see large aircraft carrying
weapons and cargo across Avalon
in mere hours. These aircraft
ranged from jet-propelled fixed-
winged airframes to small,
maneuverable rotary-wing
airframes. These vehicles became
one of the mainstays of Avali
societies. Aircraft would replace
overland trains and ships for
logistical and basic transportation
needs. Small, pack-sized airframes
would become widely used for
hunting and foraging. The sizable
fleets litter the sky of Avalon,
though hard to see through the
thick atmosphere.
Drones have become a
staple of Avali society. Drones are
remotely piloted machines, either
through a series of programming
or controlled remotely via a pilot.
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Figure 5 - Avali working on a drone.
Early drone development began to assist
hazardous mining operations as mining deeper
into the Avalon crust became riskier. Drones
would evolve outward to hunting scouts, supply
vehicles, and even assisted farming. Drones, at
their core, are not very intelligent and rely
heavily on computers and pilots to operate
correctly. In modern times, Avali drones are
used for nearly everything that once required
hazardous manual labor. While certain skill sets
remain and are trained constantly in AR, in case
of drone failure, all dangerous duties have been
eliminated from the Avali workforce in place of
pilots, maintainers, and service operators.
Other services use drones for scouting,
supplying goods, and public transport.
Since Avali are very artistic, many
drones and robots are constructed to express
artistic creativity. Drones can be programmed
to chime or play musical notes while performing
tasks. Avali are known to take basic drones and
augment them uniquely or experiment with
ideas. Drones and robots modified to look more
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organic, with artificial feathers and furs, are
also seen.
Medical Nanites
Nanomachines, referred to as "Guardian"
nanites, are nanometric-sized machines
developed for medical treatment. These
machines are smaller than the average feather
barb and coexist inside Avali for a short time.
Common uses for nanites include repairing
damaged tissues and cells, combating diseases,
and altering genes during embryonic stages.
These tiny machines do operations that would
otherwise be too risky with standard surgical
equipment. Nanites cannot wholly restore full
functionality if the organ has been severely
damaged or completely removed.
Nanites are simple by design. Nanites
include basic navigational sensors, a small
chipset for receiving radio command signals, a
capacitor for energy, and some form of
movement, like a tailor propeller. Nanites are
constructed to be degradable, allowing for the
natural processes of the Avali body to filter out
dead or used nanites. Nanites are controlled via
an implanted control chip in the skull of an
Avali, usually integrated with the AR chipset.
Avali, without such augments, will wear some
form of a communicational array, such as a
wristband or necklace. Nanites are deposited
into the body through an ingestible pill or
needle injection. In either case, nanites are
placed in an energized gel to charge the tiny
capacitors. In pill form, nanites enter the
bloodstream through the upper stomach lining.
Additional energy is captured through mild
electrical charges through neurons; however,
this is not enough to fully charge a capacitor,
only allowing for a gradual decline in power
instead of an instant. They will then coexist
within the blood for up to 2 weeks after
ingestion; the bots are broken down and
filtered out. The breakdown process is either
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interacting with cells or through new nanites in
the system.
Nanites float around the body when
inactive, usually attached to blood cells. Nanites
become active when specific chemical triggers
enter the bloodstream, such as activating
biodefense mechanisms or platelet congestion.
Biodefense information is translated to the
nanites, which store data for combating
diseases. Nanites hook together in long strands
when healing a wound, allowing platelets to
bond and seal the wound. More advanced
nanites can slowly stitch wounds together,
though these are often short-lived bots used in
first-aid cases. The development of vaccines
alongside nanites has
Figure 6 - Examples of Medical nanites
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essentially removed most, if not all, known
diseases within Avali societies.
Nanites have also been critical in
treating neurological and cancerous diseases.
Thanks to their nanometric size, nanites can
enter the neurological centers of Avali brains
and nerves. Their small form factor has allowed
for treating untreatable diseases or chemical
imbalances. Additionally, specialty nanites can
fix nerve damage by becoming strands of
pseudo-nerve cells and allowing neurons'
conductivity to pass. This unique use case is
primarily seen in Avali, who suffered spinal and
spinal cord injuries. Cancerous cells, in all
stages, have also become easily treatable.
Nanites can isolate and break apart cancer cells,
filtering them out through natural processes.
Nanites do not provide extra pain
tolerance to an Avali, nor do they enhance the
strength of an Avali. Additionally, nanites do
not change the chemical makeup of an Avali.
They can provide needed chemicals or repair
receptors of chemicals. Furthermore, nanites
cannot regrow lost limbs or organs. They can
expedite the healing and sanitize the affected
area from bacteria. Limited cases are known for
cognitive enhancement from nanites. More
often, a dedicated augment will provide more
for enhancing certain cognitive functions than
nanites ever will. Nanites cannot stop injuries
from impacts, penetration, or other possible
forms of injury that can occur. Nanites are a
medical tool to better the lives of all Avali. The
Illuminate government outlaws weaponized
nanites.
Farming and Food Supply
Avali being obligate carnivores have
struggled to maintain a stable food supply
during the development of their societies.
Many animals on Avalon have been exploited
for their food and nourishment. Certain animals
have found themselves domesticated by Avali
for harvesting, hauling goods, and fur
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production. Some domesticated animals breed
rapidly and die off quickly, allowing for quick
replenishment of food supply in larger colonies.
Larger-scale livestock production came in full
swing during the Industrial Era when large
breeder farms and butcheries populated the
outskirts of cities and colonies. Due to limited
space and growing populations, many cities
would find themselves suffering through
famines, forcing many Avali to return to hunter-
tribes to survive.
The development of vertical livestock
farms came late in the industrial era, as animals
were placed in large, multilevel warehouses for
food production. The creatures would be
packed densely into these warehouses, allowing
for some limited movement for muscle
development and maximizing space utilization.
Warehouses would vary in size based on the
type of animal being raised and harvested.
Hunters constantly brought ample supplies of
prey back to colonies and cities, forcing much of
the wildlife far away from more settled areas.
This animal migration, in turn, limited hunting
to more migrant tribes and colonies. These
migrant societies would also use regular
livestock farming, as large stationary
warehouses are not viable. Fishing for seafood
in the ammonia oceans was limited to specific
oceanic communities. Underground hunting
and fishing became much more common in
areas where mines developed into underground
caverns. While much more dangerous, the
undergrowth of Avalon provided much larger
yields.
Capsule-grown meat and nutrition
development, also known as "vat meat" or lab-
grown meat, came during the early space age.
Avali required specialized meals to maintain
their bodies in space and high-altitude climates.
Vat meats are created using isolated DNA
strands to grow certain parts of an animal in a
nutrient bath. Vat farms would soon replace
large livestock farms and become one of the
most consumed versions of food in Avali
societies. Avali will still find themselves using
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regular livestock and hunting methods, for
supplemental means, for eating more exotic
foods, or for preference in taste. Vats can also
be seen in various space colonies and stations,
creating stable food supplies. Thanks to the
developments of vat farming, Avalon's
ecosystem recovered from the aggressive hunts
and agriculture during the Industrial era.
Fishing farms also became more
widespread during this era. Particular fish
creatures could be bred rapidly in captivity,
allowing for an additional food source. These
fish are grown in large aquariums filled with
either ammonia or water. This method
permitted seafood to be raised and harvested
more inland, away from ocean cities and
colonies. In addition to fish, amphibious lizards
and crawlers are grown on farms to diversify
the food supply and ecosystem in the
aquariums. The farms also had an equal impact
on the ecology of Avalon as vats did, stabilizing
the systems in the oceans. While aquariums are
not often found outside Avalon, space colonies
can obtain desired seafood through logistical
means. Fishing at sea remains popular for
oceanic cities and colonies, though less
aggressive than in previous generations.
Megafauna provides a significant
source of food as well. Farming of these
creatures has been done for many generations.
Proper preparation of megafauna creatures can
feed a whole tribe of Avali for weeks. The size
of megafauna animals requires hunting packs to
be out for days to hunt, kill, and return with
their prey correctly. Improper hunting of
megafauna is dangerous and often ends in the
death of hunting packs. This danger is due to
the prey falling after death, herds of creatures
becoming startled, or highly aggressive
creatures retaliating against attacks. Megafauna
creatures are omnivores and can swallow an
Avali with ease. Other megafauna creatures are
more passive, with examples like large sea
turtle-like creatures floating in oceans. These
creatures would often have their shells broken
open and slowly harvested. Another example of
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an animal exploited for its food is large,
meandering carnivorous creatures dragging
themselves across the ice shelves. These
creatures, often identifiable by the large sacks
on their backs, can generate large, regrowing
flesh sacks that fall off over time. These large
sacks, sometimes filled with eggs, are often
eaten by these creatures or provide nutrition
for their babies. Avali packs exploit these sacks
as a food source, as a single sack can feed packs
for days. Farming Megafauna creatures is not
possible, as their sheer size and volatility create
a danger for Avali colonies and cities.
Farming certain plants and fungi for
consumption is done mainly in hydroponic
basins. These bits of fauna are selected for their
nutritional benefits and added to replenish lost
nutrients after cooking animals. Avali would
grow harvested seeds, plants, and other
materials in designated pots filled with
nutrients. Pots were often transported by cart,
allowing them to be easily transportable. During
the development of cities, multilevel farms, like
those seen in livestock warehouses, were made
to grow larger quantities of plants and fungus at
an industrial scale. Plant and fungal farms had a
minor impact on Avalon, as Avali only consume
these products for supplements. Aerogel and
graphene-based hypotonic farms are much
more common in today's societies. They take up
small amounts of space and can rapidly grow
plants and fungus through regular nutritional
baths and growing optimizations, such as light
levels. Farms can be found all over Avalon and
beyond, growing products like Kiri, Piru, and
Nataki.
Other Engineering Marvels
For many generations, Avali used crystals
for a multitude of purposes. From windows to
tools, crystals were grown and harvested from
Avalon to fill these needs. A common source of
crystalline material was liquid water. Since the
surface of Avalon is well below the freezing
point of water, refined water ice crystals were
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commonplace in the early moments of society.
Silicone crystals were also grown and would
later be used more often during the Industrial
era, as silicone became more abundant and was
much more heat resistant. Since growing
crystals is a long process, other methods started
to be experimented with, such as glass
smelting. In more modern times, a newer
invention has found a strong foothold in Avali
societies, known as aerogel.
Aerogel is a lightweight crystalline
structure filled with air. The most common
variant of aerogel is ferrous aerogel, or simply
orange aerogel. This structure is an iron-based,
transparent crystal grown and chilled rapidly to
the desired temperature, creating a stable and
fine structure. The interior of the crystal is
hollow due to the rapid expulsion of gasses
during the refinement process. Aerogel can be
3-dimensionally (3D) printed through machines,
thanks to a supply of compressed gasses and
iron strands. Aerogel can be produced to an
extraordinary fine point, giving it excellent
cutting capabilities. While brittle, aerogel has
found a home in use cases like windows, tools,
displays, and weaponry. Other variants of
aerogel include copper-, silicone-, and tungsten-
based styles, all with unique colors. Aerogel can
also be filled with a color hue to alter its
appearance further.
Synthetic crystals are grown and have
replaced their naturally occurring brethren in
day-to-day use. These crystals are either grown
or manufactured. When grown, specialized
planters are used to create an optimal
environment. These grown crystals can nearly
replicate the crystalline structures found across
Avalon. When manufactured, crystals often lose
properties like heat generation. The crystal
structure is left and can be further refined into
necessary goods, like windows and visors.
Manufacturing crystals happens much quicker
than growing. The hardness and clarity of the
crystals are preferred over aerogel.
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Graphene and nanocarbons are strong
materials that have become widely adopted,
especially in space applications. Graphene is a
single layer of carbon atoms bonded in a
hexagon pattern to create a strong and flexible
material. Avali use graphene to create
lightweight space structures and protective
space suits. The carbon properties of the
material allow it to be inert to chemicals and
resistant to heat. Additionally, graphene is used
to create nanites, thanks to its atomic size.
Graphene's use outside space exploration has
been in military applications in armor creation.
Nano carbons, particularly tubes of
nanocarbons, are created from graphene and
have a more dedicated role. These nanocarbon
tubes are used to develop strong tensile wires,
which are used for applications such as tents,
elevator cables, safety restraints, and
communication array restraints. Outside wires,
the material is shaped into tubes to transport
fluids of various temperatures in a tiny form
factor while capable of withstanding varying
pressures. Military applications of nanocarbons
include the creation of projectiles, directional
barrels, gun rails, and tracked vehicles. Both
materials are commonly 3D printed on the
nanometric and atomic levels to their desired
shape. Oversized products, such as space
elevator cables, are woven in industrial looms.
Portable material printers for migrant
colonies and space stations allow for the
creation of new parts or materials on demand.
These 3D printers range from handheld to
larger workbench-sized machines with
dedicated resource storage. Larger variants can
store multiple types of materials and are much
more capable of printing on an atomic scale. In
contrast, handheld devices can print small parts
or tools within a few minutes without leaving
the worksite. Thanks to their versatility, these
printers became more widely adopted across all
fields. These printers cannot be constructed on
an industrial scale, and more oversized items
may take even hours or days to complete,
depending on the complexity. In contrast,
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industrial printers can create multiple products
at once within minutes or hours.
Portable data storage is found in small,
aerogel "chiplets." These tiny devices encode
data nano-metrically within the aerogel print.
Chiplets also have a basic microprocessor in the
housing for updating certain information,
firmware, and communication with major
networks, such as the Nexus. Chiplets can store
many terabytes of data, thanks partly to
nanometric encoding. When receiving the data,
chiplets are inserted into specialized
receptacles, where the data is scanned with fine
lasers and uploaded onto the computer. These
devices are used to call information, such as
communicating with banks or government
agencies. Chiplets are commonly seen as
currency cards, where Avali use the devices to
purchase and update their Lumes. The tiny
microprocessors within the chiplet housing
carry basic personal information that can be
accessed via the Nexus network and is also used
to project a display onto the aerogel for
showing currency status. Other purposes for
chiplets can be found in programming weapons,
only allowing certain power levels to be active
and tying the weapon to the proper user. Avali
will use chiplets to exchange data between
computers and users when operating outside
the Nexus network. Once the data is no longer
needed, the aerogel print is destroyed and
reprinted with new information. This process is
usually done within dedicated recyclers or with
specific receptacles capable of reprinting
aerogel.
Nexus Central Network System
The Nexus Central Network System,
referred to as "Nexus," is a centralized
collection of servers, computers, and interfaces
that provide Avali with immediate information
and data storage. The Nexus is integrated into
nearly every aspect of an Avali's life, from
currency transactions to essential
communications. The system is interacted with
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via interface arrays, using AR, Virtual Reality
(VR), or digital screen interface, though the
latter is the least common and preferred way.
Nearly all Avali use AR to interact with the
Nexus via interface jacks in the backs of their
heads or with visors. Nexus users and whole
packs are often represented as digital avatars
when interacting with the system.
Searching for information on Nexus is
like how humans use the internet. Avali can
browse, research, collect, and store information
by looking at objects within their world and
seeing associated information with those
objects, such as materials, cost, pack
information, and manufacturing data.
Additionally, the Nexus can allow different
browsing cities, colonies, shops, venues, and
items by simply inputting the desired items. The
Nexus can reconstruct and provide live data on
cities, manufacturing, and transport vehicles.
Information from the Nexus is delivered to all
members interacting with the system
instantaneously. The Nexus provides formulas,
construction steps, schematics, and interactive
3D objects, used for training and learning skills
and repairs. The Nexus is continuously updated
by its users. The system collects, sorts, stores,
and disseminates information using elaborate
algorithms. Nexus operates outside Avalon as
well, as new data from Avali explorers and alien
race interactions update the system with more
recent information. This constant flow of
information allows the Nexus to store
languages and provide real-time translations
through AR.
Avali members create storefronts in
the system, offering products in either physical
or virtual areas. The most common offerings on
the Nexus come from entertainment, artwork,
training, and simulations. Other offerings
include exotic literature from other races, alien
products, and games. Avali can use Nexus's
virtual reality capabilities for relaxation or
practicing their skills in a safe, customizable
environment. Furthermore, augmented
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environments are excellent places to meditate
or practice hobbies.
Privacy is afforded to all individual or
pack data banks. Each member or pack is
encoded with encryption that only the
augmented members can access. This level of
encryption allows members to escape from the
chaos of the Nexus privately and relax.
Additionally, this prevents packs or members
from being attacked maliciously in the Nexus.
While constant monitoring is accomplished via
AI, limits exist on what can be gathered for the
Nexus data network and what is deemed
private. The Nexus system is secured by
ongoing encryption changes and limited access
points, only allowing registered and augmented
members access. Finally, the brain of an Avali
cannot be digitally hacked into, further adding a
layer of security to the system.
Oracle AI Assistant
The Oracle AI government assistant, referred to
as "Oracle," is a system of prediction algorithms
and statistics to aid in decision-making for the
Illuminate. The system receives real-time data
from the Nexus system and a dedicated input
system assigned to all industry forms. While
both systems are often intertwined, Oracle's
input system is much simpler and requires low
bandwidth to submit data to the AI. The top
Illuminate officials and leaders only use Oracle
to calculate growth patterns, production
quotas, and assignments for packs or tribes.
Additionally, Oracle calculates output costs for
industries that overproduce goods and assigns
appropriate taxation brackets to return
expenses to the Illuminate. This expenditure
recuperation ensures that the Illuminate can
payout and incentive awards.
The AI system constantly updates
goals, quotas, and assignments as necessary.
While most goals are often set at or around the
beginning of each Avalon month, adjustments
frequently happen due to unpredictable events
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or patterns. Illuminate leaders will review each

output before implementing it across their
controlled areas. Another purpose for the
Oracle system is to provide a standardized turn-
over protocol and a history of all previous
actions taken by the Illuminate. This protocol is
necessary due to Illuminate leaders changing
command every five years. Oracle also provides
a series of checks and balances to ensure that
favoritism is kept to a minimum. While not
entirely perfect, the AI assistant has benefited
the Illuminate, as governance of Avalon and its
space colonies can be daunting.

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MILITARY AND WEAPONRY
“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go
far.” -United States’ 26th President Theodore
Roosevelt, 1900
Concepts of standing fighting forces,
defenses, and armaments have a complicated
history within Avali societies. Compared to
humans, the Avali race tends to be less
aggressive against one another. Pack and tribe
cohesion is the foundation of Avali culture; Avali
are much more peaceful to one another, if at
the bare minimum for survival. Although not
actively combative against one another, periods
in time on Avalon have found Avali fighting each
other over resources, land, and fundamental
rights. Additionally, and due to their hunting
nature, some Avali also prey on one another to
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gather resources, like food. In more modern
times, a standing fighting force has been
established to maintain the security and safety
of the populace. Although not actively fighting
wars or skirmishes, the military often conducts
various training exercises to maintain skill sets.
Skirmishes that happen are often due to Rogue
tribes attacking others.
Weapons wielded by Avali forces are
based on effective tools used in hunting and
defense. Avali use a series of projective-based
weaponry, like guns and sharp melee weapons,
for closer encounters. Weapons trace their
lineage back to early pack and tribal ages,
where Avali would use simple sticks and rocks
to obtain and process food. Avali weapons
would follow in nearly the exact footsteps of
human weapons technology, with very few
instances of deviation. This technology has led
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to familiar yet alien-looking weapons fielded by that produce a sharp, nanometer-thin aerogel
Avali forces. Vehicle-mounted weaponry is also blade in minutes. These blades are brittle and
very common within the military forces. often break off inside targets. The printers will
Vehicles range from ground-based tracked and replenish the edge if material and battery
wheeled vehicles, mechanoids, warships, power are present. Blades often have high-
aircraft, and spacecraft. In the Illuminate frequency oscillators, creating a repetitional
inventory, aircraft and spacecraft tend to play a sawing action, causing more injury to the
more significant role in mechanized weapons inflicted target. These melee weapons are
over all other fields. This prioritization does not issued to troops without sheaths, as the blades
entirely dismiss land and sea weapons, as their can be fully ejected from the weapon, usually
roles are still crucial to maintaining dominance. into a designated dumping pouch. Hunter
melee weapons are built out of nanocarbons
Melee Weaponry and alloys, remaining sharp and robust after
each use. While not as advanced, hunters prefer
the reusability of blades over replenishing ones,
Melee weapons come in many
as digging sharp shards of aerogel out of meat is
various forms. They are the earliest form of
not fun.
weapons developed by Avali. Early melee
weapons included spears and carving knives
specially designed to hunt and process prey.
Weapons are often fashioned from sturdy sticks
and crystals or sharpened stones. Hunting packs
would often carry multiple spears, capable of
being thrown or jabbed into animals. It is
common to see every Avali have some form of
knife. Knives varied in length and were often
specialized for processing prey animals. Some
blades were cutlass or sword length, used for
carving megafauna. Large, curved scythes are
often used for collecting fur, opening chitin, or
cutting away overgrowth. As technology
progressed, the blades or tips of these weapons
would be replaced with metals and alloys,
increasing their durability over crystal ones.
Plant fiber poles would be replaced by metal or
plastics.

Modern melee weapons are made with
aerogel, nanocarbons, and alloys. These
weapons are still commonplace in hunting and
military applications. Specific hunting packs
prefer the stealth aspect of melee weapons
over projectile ones. In military applications,
melee weapons are used at close and short
ranges and generally are knives, swords, and
spears. In addition, military melee weapons are
more advanced than hunter ones. Military
variants are small, battery-powered printers
Figure 2 - Examples of Avali Melee weaponry
General purpose tools share some of
the same qualities afforded to weapons. Axes,
ground plows, and picks have benefitted from
the creation of replenishing aerogel blades or
durable nanocarbon blades and handles. Tools
have become extremely lightweight in
comparison to their metal and alloy ancestors.
Extremely fine points on tools and gyroscopic
stabilizers allow for precision repairs that would
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retrieved from the Nexus allow Avali to 3D print evolved into flechette and dowl style rounds,
tools as needed. Tools are capable of being constructed from either nanocarbons or iron-
recycled into raw materials through designated wrapped tungsten. Handheld guns are gauss-
machines. based weapons, using a series of capacitors and
magnetic coils to propel rounds to their desired
Ranged Weaponry target. These weapons are also augmented to
fit the Avali, only activating when the member
chooses so. Live data is transmitted to
Ranged weaponry traces its roots to
augmented eyes or visors, showing the target,
bows and arrows and thrown spears. Bows and
range, estimated trajectory through a crosshair,
arrows found prominence to hunt fast-moving
and ammunition count. These augments rely on
prey and protect Avali packs from predators
a sensor array, usually located at the top of the
that populate the land and sky. Specialized
gun. Larger, telescopic arrays are seen on guns
portable spear launchers, equivalent to a
built for longer-range shooting. Gauss weapons
ballista, were made to hunt larger prey animals,
rely on magazines of magnetic rounds and
like megafauna. Bows would later evolve into
batteries to function correctly. Common
chemically propelled projectiles, a form of early
weapon systems include short-range defensive,
muskets and cannons. These weapons would
medium-range select-fire, and long-range
propel crystal, and later metal, projectiles into
precision guns. Pistols are still seen in cartridge-
targets. Crystal projectiles often fragment and
based forms, as gauss propulsion is not viable in
inflict more damage on softer targets but are
such a small form factor.
relatively ineffective against more rigid or
resilient targets. Metal, mainly copper, would
Railguns are like gauss weapons but use
become the preferred method and shape into
drivers to push a projectile forward rather than
what would be seen as bullets. The Industrial
pull. Railguns replaced cannons and artillery in
era would dawn encased, self-contained
their roles in the Avali military. Large railguns
cartridges and weapons to match. Guns would
can be seen on wheeled and tracked land
evolve into repeaters, along with proper rifling
vehicles, mechanoids, and ships in all fields.
of barrels. The development of sound
Railguns are required to be a relatively large
suppressors was much quicker than with
size to be appropriately effective. These guns
humans, as the loud crack of a gun was
launch nanocarbon or solid tungsten flechettes
deafening to Avali. Nearly all handheld weapons
and sabots at hypersonic speeds. These guns
came standard with some form of sound-
often have magazines of these rounds fed
deadening device. Other weapons would adopt
through the weapon. The massive force of
specialized ammunition, unable to crack the
energy through a railgun requires the rails to be
sound barrier, but still, inflict respectable
thermally cooled and replaced frequently to
damage to their targets. Cannons would not see
maintain accuracy and effectiveness. The
the same sound suppressant capabilities
impact of a railgun's projectile can be explosive,
however would still evolve the same way as
depending on the conditions, due to the
handheld guns. Artillery would be constructed
massive amount of energy placed on the target.
as lightweight as possible until the broad
Tungsten rounds are effective at penetrating
adoption of mechanized vehicles.
thick armor plates or emplaced bunkers. In
contrast, nanocarbon rounds have less wear on
Today, modern Avali guns are gauss
the rails and fly faster to their target, creating
and magnetic-drive rail weapons. The advent of
an impact blast once contact is made.
solid-state batteries allowed decent power to
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Figure 3 - Examples of Avali ranged weaponry
Bombs and missiles were used
extensively during industrial era wars, often
collapsing whole colonies and cities into the
oceans. Explosives, bombs, and missiles are also
significantly used in military applications. Avali
bombs are more than just crude tubes with
explosives packed within; bombs are
programmed and detonated on their desired
target. Their high explosive yield makes them
favorable for bunker busting, precision building
detonation, and tunnel clearing. Bombs have
multiple variants that include guided mortars,
cluster bombs, and heavy-yield variants.
In contrast, missiles are lower-yield
explosives capable of traveling at hypersonic
speeds. Missiles are excellent at intercepting
moving targets, such as aircraft and spacecraft.
Missiles are equally as smart as their bomb
counterparts, capable of being programmed
and launched onto designated targets. Most
Avali mechanized forces use some form of
missile array system as a defensive measure
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against aircraft and spacecraft, in addition to
camouflaging smoke and bombs.
Military Drones
Combat drones are produced cheaply
and in mass to fill direct combat roles in the
military. These drones are lightly armored and
have simplistic AI software capable of basic
navigation and target acquisition. They require
an Avali pilot to give commands, such as
navigation direction and target engagement.
They are small, nimble, and fast, capable of
carrying short to medium-range weapons and
necessary ammunition. The battery life of these
drones is short, lasting about a day of full-time
use. Combat drones are also used for scouting
and marking areas of operation, plus relaying
targets' positions and points of interest data
back to Avali troops.
Larger vehicle drones are built to
withstand direct attacks while being somewhat
mobile. These vehicles are often used as mobile
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artillery and anti-aircraft or anti-spacecraft
roles. They still require a remote pilot to
operate the vehicle for navigation and target
engagement. While still needing a pilot, the AI
tends to be more sophisticated and capable of
disengagement and defensive measures when
threatened. Additionally, vehicles can move
short distances to avoid environmental hazards.
The power plants on these drones vary,
depending on the application, ranging from
large batteries to small fission reactors to
maintain power. Generally, railgun-based
weapons are often seen with fission reactors,
whereas missiles, artillery, and gauss cannons
are seen with solid-state batteries, capable of
lasting days on a single charge.
Scouting and supply ground vehicles
are also frequently used, moving requested
materials directly to the requested area of
operation. These vehicles are possibly one of
the more sophisticated variants employed by
the military. They are nearly autonomous, only
requiring simple commands from the users.
Drones are fed real-time data from combat
drones and other scouting units to navigate the
battlefield with troops. They are small, usually
wheeled-based vehicles capable of carrying
weapons, ammunition, and support supplies
with the soldiers. During engagements, they will
either hide or provide a mobile barrier to
protect the troops. Additionally, drones have
the option to be directly controlled, and thanks
to their relatively small size and sturdy
construction, they can easily navigate buildings
and tight quarters. They cannot engage targets
and are primarily made for logistical support.
In space, drone fighters and corvettes
are used extensively, eliminating the need for
direct pilot control of these vehicles. These
vessels can withstand large amounts of
gravitational stress, as the lack of crew allows
for much more aggressive maneuvering without
fear of safety. They are also very costly to
produce. Drone armament varies depending on
the design, though commonly, fighters carry a
pair of rail or gauss cannons and an assortment
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of missiles. Corvettes have large rail cannons,
guided bombs, and hypersonic missiles. Fighter
drones will often remain attached to a central
destroyer class or cruiser class ship until
deployment is needed. Corvettes will operate at
near full-time readiness, only pausing for
maintenance, and are usually operated from a
cruiser class ship. Thanks to their readiness,
corvettes are capable of first engagement
protocols and scouting and charting the star
system.
Armors and Equipment
Standard issue power
armor and exoskeletons are
the norms in Avali military
frontline forces. Armor is
made from tungsten and
nanocarbons, protecting from
projectiles and the
environment. Power armors
are usually attached to
exoskeletons, providing
plating and cargo storage
pouches. Special
temperature suits are worn
when using these armors to
Figure 4 - Standard issue armor
maintain a core
temperature for the user. Power armor relies
on batteries located on the backside plate.
Armors also interface with augments, providing
data. Standard issue armor covers most of the
body, leaving the tail exposed, though tail
guards can be attached. Wing guards are also
issued and are optional to wear. Power armor
helmets are completely enclosed affairs,
covering the eyes, mouth, and much of the
head. Ear relief holes are used, along with
augments attached to the ears, for concussive
blast protection.
Scout armors are lighter and more
flexible but offer less protection. Often built
from nanocarbons and nano-canvas, scout
armors can camouflage easier with the
environment, giving off little heat signatures.
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Scout armors are attached to exoskeletons the
same way as full-power armors but offer longer
battery life due to their lighter weight. The
armor covers most of the body, exposing the
wings and tail. Scout helmets shroud most of
the head but are much more identifiable with
an aerogel visor and, thus, lighter. Generally,
scout helmets do not offer specialized ear
protection unless needed for their operation.
Scout armors, despite their name, are also used
by logistical, communications, and command
troops.
Specialty armor is used for more elite
forces. Elite forces often have purpose-built
armor for their missions. Depending on the
task, these armors are built off the same
exoskeleton platforms but use much more
varied materials. Specialty armors often cover
the entire body, making identifying individual
Avali extremely difficult. Helmets can either
have aerogel visors or no visors at all. Due to
their nature, specialty armors are very
expensive and complex, some even housing
deployable melee weapons in the armor plates.
Other armor builds are tank-like, capable of
withstanding multiple hits and plowing through
buildings. Outside of military use, hatchery
guards are also seen wearing this armor variant,
some with decorated helmets.
Avali troops who
do not operate on the
frontline, known as non-
combat troops or support
troops, will receive a
standard issue utility
uniform. Utility uniforms
are color coded to each
operational branch of the
military. Ground troops are
issued a light grey and orange
uniform. Naval and air troops
are issued a dark blue utility
uniform, with a light green
stripe indicating naval forces
Figure 6 – Example of the
standard military uniform for and a light blue indicating
Ground troops. air forces. Space fleets are
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Figure 5 - Specialty Armor, one equipped with an aerogel visor
(left), and no visor (right).
given a purple uniform. Specific career fields
will receive exosuits to assist with
accomplishing duties, such as logistical troops.
Maintenance fields will often be seen in solid
black or blue aprons or protective garments
when working. The utility uniform does not
provide headgear. When deploying, support
troops will be issued a variant of the scout
armor, with a chest plate, helmet, and lower leg
protection. This armor is worn in conjunction
with the standard utility uniform.
Avali are issued a standard assortment
of gear for military duties. Cargo pouches,
multifunction tools, rebreathers, and aerogel
blades are some of the standard issue
equipment for all troops. Frontline troops are
issued a select-fire gauss gun, equivalent to an
assault rifle, capable of engaging targets at
short to medium ranges. They are also given a
secondary ranged weapon of choice, either
multi-shot, like shotguns, long-range precision
guns, short-range pistols, or auto guns. Troops
can exchange melee weapons for something
different based on personal preference.
Additional gear includes ready-to-eat meals,
hydration flasks, portable computers,
communication tablets, ammunition,
deployable camouflage coverings, and spare
batteries. Special units optimize what items to
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standard-issue equipment in favor of other
equipment.
Camouflaged equipment and armor
pieces are standard. For Avali personal armor,
the parts are designed in such a way as to
mitigate sound and thermal signatures. The
traditional colors for armor are usually a series
of grays, sometimes oriented to reduce
signatures. Blending colors with the
environment, like those seen with many human
armed forces, is not heavily used, reserved for
only specialized units and large equipment.
Equipment will have a covering fabric printed to
match the environment when used. Coverings
are removable after operations and are usually
recycled for materials. Painting equipment and
personal armor is rare and often discouraged,
as paint can disturb thermal and sound
coatings.
Military Vehicles
Avali utilize an extensive range of
vehicles in all fields of warfare. Most vehicles
are designed to be light, maneuverable, and
quick to match the methods of war exercised by
Avali forces. The Avali armory uses specialty
equipment for air, space, and ground vehicles.
Sea vehicles have become nearly nonexistent,
except for small infiltration craft. Only a handful
of vehicles are heavy and tank-like.
Land vehicles are varied in their roles,
and come in wheeled, tracked, and mechanoid
flavors. Wheeled vehicles are either large
support vehicles or small frontline vehicles. The
larger support vehicles sustain the frontline
forces while offering communication and infield
medical attention. Other large vehicles are seen
as artillery or anti-air and anti-space batteries.
Light and medium-duty tank vehicles exist
within the Avali arsenal, though their roles
often differ from how humans view tanks.
Tanks are small and wide, with their low profile
used to hide. Tanks are used in a medium to
long-range suppressive role, or to engage in
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emplaced bunkers and bases, then rapidly
retreat. The armor on the tank is only designed
to take small arms, low to medium-yield
explosives, and small caliber cannon shots.
Medium tanks are often used for luring enemies
or engagement of lightweight vehicles, as their
heavier armor deflects most attacks. Light tanks
are used extensively for low-profile, strafing
fires. These tanks often have an autocannon
capable of firing 100-250 rounds on target
within a minute. Mechanoid forces have
supplemented anti-tank roles. For a pack's rapid
mobility, small tactical vehicles are used for
quick engagements, creating traps and
ambushes, and performing scouting duties.
These small, pack-sized vehicles are meant for
rapid infiltration and exfiltration, causing chaos
against enemy forces. These small tactical
vehicles often have automatic gauss guns or
small missiles for engagements.
Mechanoids, shortened to "mechs," are
vehicles with the capability to walk on
mechanical legs, usually through hydraulics and
electric motors. These vehicles are large in their
profile but are used extensively for their
mobility in unpredictable landscapes and ability
to engage targets at long range. Mechs will
carry a series of rail guns and missile arrays on
their bodies, with the appropriate ammunition.
Their lumbering size had slowed their
development and adoption. However, thanks to
advances in nanocarbons, most frames are
constructed extremely lightweight, leaving
much more room to install proper armor
protection near the hydraulics and engines and
larger batteries for power. The feet of
mechanoids can be considerable due to
distributing the vehicle's weight onto the
ground. Specific variants have large claws or
spikes on the pads and legs to dig into ice and
mud. Mechs excel at traversing the landscapes
of Avalon, capable of quickly navigating uneven
ice shelves, cliffs, and oddly shaped hills and
mountains. They are often seen with large
railguns attached to the frame, either single or
dual. Their role is primarily long-range support
and anti-material, which includes bunkers,
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buildings, armored vehicles, and ships. Mechs
also have anti-air and anti-space missiles for
defense.
Due to their size, mech combat is
expected. Mechs are built with armor that
favors the front, side, and bottom. Pilots enter
the mech through either the back or front.
Front entrances are usually hinged-cocked pits
that are recessed into the frontal armor. Rear
entrances usually consist of dual hatches. Most
mechs run on a crew of 6, consisting of a lead
pilot, copilot, weapons, and mechanic directly
operating the vehicle, with a navigator and
communications operator remotely supporting
the vehicle. Mechanics are often needed as
mechs are challenging to recover once disabled
in the field. Often, hydraulics and electrical
issues plague mechs, forcing them to remain in
tactical support roles and out of effective
frontline use. Some smaller, more combat-
ready mechs are fielded in limited use. These
are piloted with either remote operators or
little crews consisting of 2 Avali. These mechs
are used more for shock and overwhelming
tactics, like ambushes. These mechs are often
fielded with limited ammunition supplies,
favoring more armor. After an engagement,
they will immediately retreat and resupply.
Mechs are expensive. More advanced,
remotely piloted versions often cost more than
a medium tank. In addition, they are mechanical
nightmares due to their complexity. Despite
these drawbacks, they are fielded for tactical
support and limited ambushing roles. Their
maneuverability in unpredictable environments
makes them superior to wheeled and tracked
vehicles. Finally, the psychological effect of
seeing a large, quickly moving mech is not
understated. Their large size does allow for
extremely long-range attacks without direct
engagement with the enemy lines. Many
enemies will often retreat at the sight of a mech
if they even see one.
Air vehicles are extensively used in the
Avali force. Combat air vehicles are primarily
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drones, remotely piloted. They are quick, flying
at near hypersonic speeds, thanks partly to not
being bound by a living crew. They now carry a
host of guided bombs, missiles, and rail cannons
to engage in land, sea, and air targets. Combat
vehicles can fly low to the ground, avoiding
radar detection. They can fly in the stratosphere
for long periods, capturing live data in the field
and traversing the world on a single charge.
Troop transport aircraft tactically insert troops
into the frontline, capable of vertical and
horizontal lift—Troop aircraft range from
smaller, two-pack-sized craft to larger
squadron-sized aircraft, able to carry vehicles.
Support aircraft range from small cargo
drop airframes to large cargo aircraft requiring
dedicated landing zones. Small, agile aircraft are
seen in fixed and rotary wing variants. These
aircraft will be seen with either an internal or
external cargo bay. Internal ones are far more
common, as they keep the cargo safe for
medium to long distances. External cargo
aircraft have the payload attached to
containerized bundles, placed in pods outside
the airframe. These airdrop vehicles will fly over
certain drop zones and eject the cargo to
troops. These are only used for frontline cargo
insertion and are drones. Medium-sized cargo
aircraft are heavily used to transport supplies,
vehicles, and troops. Their versatility allows full
squadron deployments with appropriate gear,
vehicles, and necessary rapid support functions.
While not capable of vertical lift, these aircraft
can land and take off on short land strips
without requiring fully dedicated airfields.
Medium aircraft can also carry smaller cargo
airframes for repairs or deployment. Large
airframes are used for moving large amounts of
cargo in a brief timeframe. Usually reserved for
large-scale deployments and natural disaster
relief, these aircraft can carry a whole
operational station's supply of goods for one
month to a location. They can also take mechs,
tanks, and other large and heavy vehicles, with
support equipment, with relative ease. The
airframes require a dedicated airfield to
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Combat and Military support spacecraft
are new in the Avali arsenal. Avali operates four
styles of military spacecraft: fighter, corvette,
destroyer, and cruiser. Fighter spacecraft are
small, and fleets of them are stationed in
Cruisers. They are also drones, controlled
remotely by pilots in the cruiser spaceships.
Fighters are usually seen with small rail cannons
and hypersonic missiles. They can also enter
and exit the atmospheres of planets if
necessary. Their role is to engage with hostile
entities in space, using their small size and rapid
mobility to punch holes into an enemy's
defense. Corvettes are four times larger than a
fighter and come in drone and directly piloted
versions. Drones are reserved for more combat
roles, whereas piloted arrangements are made
for scouting and ambassador affairs. Drones are
heavily armored and armed with various
missiles, cannons, and point-defense systems.
Corvettes have communication jammers,
cyberattack software, and Electromagnetic
Pulse (EMP) launchers capable of disrupting
enemy communications and navigation. Drone
corvettes can also enter and leave the
atmospheres of planets at incredible speeds.
Piloted corvettes often have crew packs ranging
from 12-20 personnel. These ships are used for
recon, analysis, and contact protocols. These
ships are also used for escorting fleets. While
capable of combat, they are not as fearsome as
their drone brethren, usually carrying a few
missiles and rail cannons. They can enter and
exit the atmosphere of planets, though much
slower due to the crew's presence.
Frigate ships are three times bigger
than a corvette and house multiple crews for
operational work. These ships accommodate a
vast assortment of weapons, equivalent to a
drone corvette but 2-fold. In addition to their
weapons, frigates house large guided bombs for
orbital bombardments of planets, moons, or
asteroids. Some are dedicated platforms for
certain advanced weapon systems. One such
weapon, "GRAZER” is a gamma-ray laser, being
an acronym for "Gamma-Ray Amplification by
Stimulated Emission of Radiation". They’re used
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thanks to their ability to hit targets before they
get a chance to dodge, thanks to its ability to be
fired nearly undetected and natural ability to
penetrate armor. The weapon is useless in-
atmosphere due to the atmosphere itself
scattering gamma rays the same way it does
every other kind of light. Frigates will also
accommodate external charging docks for
charging up to 2 corvettes at a time. Destroyers
are also battlefield controllers, maintaining star
maps, positioning, and points of interest for the
fleets. Frigates will also accommodate external
charging docks for charging up to 2 corvettes at
a time. Frigates are also battlefield controllers,
maintaining star maps, positioning, and points
of interest for the fleets.
Cruisers are two times bigger than a
destroyer and have nearly identical armaments.
The cruiser's size comes from the hangers of
fighters housed in their hulls. Additionally,
cruisers carry large power plants onboard,
capable of charging the fleet when necessary.
These ships also house some of the most
advanced weapons systems Avali have created.
Cruisers are also the operational command
centers of each fleet. Each cruiser has every
possible necessity needed for a functioning
force to survive. They are also responsible for
navigation, setting points of interest, and
diplomatic decision-making. Higher commands
are often seen on cruisers. Finally, cruisers also
carry ground troops for rapid deployment. Due
to their size, cruisers are extraordinarily
expensive, with only a handful fully built and
operational.
Seacraft has mostly fallen out of favor
in nearly all applications. Dominance in air and
space makes sea combat irrelevant for Avali.
With that said, the Avali forces do employ
airboats for rapid insertions from the sea. These
airboats are inflatable and can fit into small or
medium airframes. Some larger airboats can
carry a single tactical ground vehicle if
necessary. Most are only big enough to hold 1
or 2 packs. These boats are often disposable,
left after insertion as packs navigate the
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battlefield. Other times, boats are used for both enemies into ambushes or break away from
infiltration and exfiltration. Airboats have specific points for exploitation. Direct conflict
provisions for attaching gauss-style weapons to with frontline soldiers is avoided as much as
the haul; however, airboats do not have any possible, as Avali are not well-versed in
notable armor attached to them and can be defensive measures. Avali troops often attempt
made inoperational with one well-placed to retreat when put on the defensive, trying to
attack. lure enemies into more favorable combat
situations.
Tactics and Doctrine
Avali troops rely heavily on relayed
information from their command and
Avali engage in what humans tend to call
intelligence. Real-time data is often transmitted
unconventional “guerilla” warfare. Avali are
through satellite or radio frequencies, updating
incredibly mobile and stealthy during periods of
augments with navigation and target
war. Avali forces are rapid and somewhat
information. Avali will use data from scouting
chaotic in their movements, exploiting
and combat drones to designate desired targets
weaknesses, and will move behind enemy
when attacking. Heavy drones and vehicle
forces, cutting off supply lines. Static bases are
crews will then engage the targets from a far
nonexistent, and taking key points to control
distance, thanks to their railgun technology. In
Avali can be extremely difficult. Additionally,
some cases, Avali will often attack multiple
Avali do not care for stationary points. All
targets, creating numerous weaknesses and
drones, vehicles, and equipment are fully
exploits. These exploits are all done while the
optimized to move within minutes, engage a
vehicles and drones are mobile, making
target, and reposition elsewhere. Supply drones
retaliation extremely difficult. As
circle the battlefield, entering and exiting with
communication is done over a closed, peer-to-
supplies and gear. Logistics is primarily done by
peer network, troops can closely coordinate
aerial delivery drops, dropping containerized
their attacks with little delay. Packs are often
bundles of goods to drones, and supplying
scattered throughout some regions of
troops. On the ground, logistical support is
operation, waiting for triggers or orders.
equally as mobile as the engaging troops, often
seen with truck-like vehicles and generators.
Bunkers, buildings, and entrenched
areas are not safe from Avali attacks. Avali
Avali troop packs are incredibly
weaponry and intelligence will knock out
aggressive with their tactics. Troops are often
fortified positions with ease. Urban warfare can
given goals to achieve in the field, usually
be complicated for Avali, as avoiding
through a high command structure. The troops
confrontation is impossible. Avali troops will
are trained to use all legal means necessary to
heavily use combat drones in these areas to
obtain these goals within a reasonable time.
identify targets and possible safe points. Avali
Stealth is heavily used by Avali troops, thanks in
troops tend to avoid civilian members as much
part to their hunter upbringings and small size.
as possible, relying more on their technology
Sneaking into emplaced camps and disrupting
than civilian intelligence. Avali try to take care
logistical and command support is a common
to prevent accidental civilian casualties, trying
goal and will be done by multiple packs of Avali
to focus more on active combatants. Augment
troops. Avali utilize paratrooper tactics, with
information allows for easy targeting of civilian
soldiers jumping from aircraft into designated
and enemy personnel and sometimes prevents
drop zones. Thanks to their wings, parachutes
weapons from going live.
are not necessary when dropping. The creation
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The core doctrine of Avali is peaceful,
despite their large assortment of weapons and
aggressive tactics. Avali avoid conflicts as much
as possible and exercises more peaceful
engagements over aggressive ones. They favor
reclusiveness and a low profile to prevent
attracting galactic attention. At home, Avali
don't find themselves in many conflicts. This
lack of conflict is partly due to living in a near
post-scarcity society. Minor skirmishes still
exist; however, they are localized and often
resolved quickly. Avali are not dumb and
oblivious and know that some conflict is
inevitable. In response to a possible threat,
Avali have developed their large armories and
trained their troops constantly. Keeping a
formidable force at the ready secures peace of
mind for the race as they slowly venture out
into the galaxy.
Military Service and Structure
Military service for Avali is
voluntary. Individual Avali or a whole pack can
elect to join military service. Avali will be taken
into training, where they will develop new
military skill sets and tactics. Afterward, job
selection is accomplished, and the members will
attend a school to learn about their careers.
Service commitment is done so through a
period of 10 years. If Avali chooses to leave the
service, they are discharged from the military
and undergo a reacclimating period, where they
will either return to their former pack or be
placed within a new one.
For individuals electing to join the
service, a psychiatric evaluation is accomplished
for the member and the losing pack. Once
deemed fit for duty, the member will be taken
from their pack and placed in an initial training
period, along with other individuals. This
training period mimics early pack imprinting
techniques and builds a new pack unity with
separated members. Training lasts two months,
enough time to start the initial pack bonds with
the trainees. Pack size usually ranges from 4-6,
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never exceeding six members and falling below
3. Packs are taken through a military discipline
and tactics training course to learn the basics of
military doctrine. This training lasts an
additional two months before graduating from
a career school. Whole packs that elect to join
the service do not undergo the initial 2-month
pack bonding training and instead go straight
into basic training.
Upon initial military training, Avali packs
either be selected or volunteer for jobs. Military
jobs are much like those in civilian life but allow
the military to function self-sufficiently without
the heavy reliance on civilian industries. Packs
will accomplish these technical schools within
an allotted time frame. Upon completion, packs
will be stationed at a designated operation
base, where they will perform their job duties
alongside military exercises. Packs will often
complete their 10-year commitments in the
same operational area. Further commitments
will allow for opportunities like changing
stations and changing careers. If no new
obligation is made, the pack is placed in
temporary reserve status for another ten years
and returned to civilian life.
Specialty careers, like Special
Operations units, are given to those Avali packs,
which, at a minimum, reenlist for another ten
years. These Avali packs undergo physical and
additional psychological evaluation before their
selection. Special Operations careers
experience an intense physical and tactical
training school. This career field specializes in
infiltrating hardened objectives, retrieving key
personnel and information, and sabotaging
enemy lines. Another example of a specialty
career is expeditionary forces, where packs will
undergo specialized space training and learn
how to interact with alien races. Expeditionary
forces are found on planet colonies and space
stations, providing a rapid defense. Another
common career is hatchery guard. Hatchery
guards undergo the same training as Special
Operations trainees; however, they will also
complete a dedicated public relations and
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hatchery training course. Hatchery guards are
assigned to any hatchery and will remain loyal
to their career, not participating in
deployments. Instead, these guards will
participate in rigorous exercises and AR training
to maintain their skill sets. Other specialty
careers include pack unity instructors, career
teachers, and unique advisory roles for the
Illuminate.
Avali military structures are
standardized regardless of operational branch.
At the top of the command structure, Illuminate
commanders oversee the entire force, ensuring
training, logistics, and missions are properly
executed, and needs are properly met. The
higher headquarters (HHQ) for operational
branches is the next level down. The HHQs
include the Ground, Naval, Air, Cyber, and
Space forces. Each operational headquarters
has two distinct commands: Active duty and
Reserve duty. Both commands are headed by
career military packs, with more experienced
packs overseeing the Active command.
Active commands oversee the
operational side of the military. The operational
side includes all specialty careers as well. The
commands are further divided into Strategic
Commands (StratComm) that oversee
functional aspects of HHQs. StratComms are
divided into Operations (SC1), Intelligence
(SC2), Communications (SC3), Logistics (SC4),
Medical (SC5), Training and Exercises (SC6),
Maintenance (SC7), Engineering (SC8), and
Administration (SC9). A career functional expert
pack leads each StratComm, often rotating out
command packs every three years. These
leaders will make strategic commands within
their assigned function and will ensure basic
HHQ operations and goals are met accordingly.
Each StratComm controls a functional strategic
office at each duty station.
From StratComms, Wings are the next
level of military command. Wings are often in
charge of operational areas and are made to be
more field-level in decision-making. Each wing is
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divided into nine divisions (DVN) under the
functional StratComm, supporting each
operational function. Lead packs under the
command of a wing pack leader head each
division. Divisions are often clustered into
Squadrons (SQ) based on their functional
impact. SQs include Operational SQ, which
comprises Operations, Intelligence, and
Communications; Logistical SQ, which includes
Logistics, Maintenance, and Engineering;
Medical SQ; and Administration SQ, which
provides Training and Exercises, and
Administration. SQs are further broken down
into tactical-level flights (FLT), where the
execution of orders and goals are accomplished.
A Flight Pack commander oversees
clusters (CLT) and packs (PK) within each FLT.
Multiple FLTs can exist within a squadron, all
able to accomplish the same operational goal.
Clusters are numerous packs assigned to the
same function. Clusters are commonly seen in
maintenance, operations, and logistics careers.
Larger functional areas can often see many
large FLTs of troops, whereas small, more
tactical locations might have very few. Packs are
broken down into a firm hierarchy of 1 pack
leader, 1 assistant leader, and 2-4 troops.
When addressing military members
within the military, Avali will begin with rank
first, then name. Leaders will be higher in rank.
Rank is often rewarded to dedicated workers
who show excellent leadership and
communication skills. As ranks are given to
individual Avali, the collective pack will rise in
rank. Packs will take on more leadership,
strategy, and tactical roles as they progress
through the ranking system. Ranks are
separated into three categories, General
enlisted, Warrant Officers, and Career Officers.
Ranks are further broken down into three
sections, with three grades. Packs have five
ranks regardless of category.
The Enlisted force serves as the direct
line of mission accomplishment and is for
completing tactical-level goals and objectives.
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The enlisted core comprises of newly enlisted
personnel, with only 10% of the core being
Avali, who have reenlisted at least once. For
Enlisted ranks, they go as the following, from
lowest to highest: Basic Level, which includes
Recruit, Troop, Specialist; Tactical level, which
includes Corporal, Pack Sergeant, and Flight
Sergeant; and Field level, which includes Lead
Flight Sergeant, Master Sergeant, and Cluster
Sergeant.
Warrant officers are given to those
Avali packs that have reenlisted at least once.
Warrant officers are career field experts who
create tactical goals for the enlisted force and
oversee field operations. Additionally, Warrant
officers are often put in direct leadership and
mentorship roles, having opportunities such as
instructors and embassy roles. Their ranks are
broken down as follows: Field Warrant Officers,
which includes Career Field (such as infantry or
vehicle maintainer) Warrant 1-3 (CW1-3),
Career Field Squadron Warrant Officer 1-3
(SW1-3), and Strategic Warrant Officer 1-3
(WO1-3).
Career Officers are Avali packs that
have dedicated multiple enlistments to the
military, usually more than 40 years. Officers
lead strategically, overseeing clusters and
squadrons of Avali. They will ensure all
necessary sustainment and operations remain
fulfilled, in addition to providing mission
accomplishment in the field. Officers also take
charge in case of communications failure,
ensuring a stable command structure is
maintained and missions are accomplished as
necessary. This degree of autonomy allows Avali
forces to operate without direct contact with
HHQs and StratComms. Unlike human officers,
any Avali pack can be pilots. Their rank
structure is as follows: Tactical Officers, which
are Fletch, Lieutenant Pack, Captain Pack; Field
Officers, which are Feather Pack, Major Pack,
and Coronel Pack; and Strategic Officers, which
includes Marshall Commanders, General
Commanders or Admirals for Naval and Space,
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and Generals of Armed Forces or Fleet
Admirals.
Pack ranks are based on the overall
ranking of the pack. Three or more members in
a pack will have an equal or higher rank needed
to elevate the pack to the next rank. Each rank
category has five pack levels, all with the same
name. Pack levels are indicated with either a
specialty symbol on their career insignia for
Enlisted and Warrant Officers or a marking on
their rank for Officers. The levels are: Basic
Troops (BT), ranks 1-3, Pack First Class (PFC),
ranks 3-4, for tactical levels; Specialist Pack (SP),
ranks 4-5; and Career Technical Pack (TP), ranks
5-7, for field levels; and Command Pack, ranks
7-9, for strategic levels. When whole packs are
addressed, they are called by their pack rank
level, followed by the pack leader’s name. Once
a pack has achieved its rank, it can only lose it
by disciplinary action or disbandment due to
falling below the minimum number of
members, which is 3.
Ranks are worn on both the helmet and
chest pieces of Avali forces. Career field badges
are worn on the right side of the chest piece.
Specific careers have unique cloaks or sashes
worn with their uniforms, which will have their
squadron or career badge embroidered on the
clothing piece. Pack ranks are placed above the
career badge, having distinct appearances for
each level. For officer packs, their pack rank is
integrated with their rank piece, with some
elements of their armor having sleeve or helmet
markings. Avali troops will only wear the rank of
their respective category. Wearing multiple
ranks is not permitted.
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SPACE EXPLORATION
Space is the next great frontier for Avali
explorers and resource collection. Avalon has
been exploited heavily for all its habitable space
and resources to maintain its high standard of
living. This resource exhaustion has forced Avali
to expand its population outwards. The
Illuminate faction has aggressively undertaken
expansion out into space. Their interaction with
the galactic community has been peaceful and
reclusive, with very few Avali seen outside their
home Uresk Star system. The ones that are
found are usually ambassadors, explorers, or
scientists.
Avali utilize a combination of sub-light
and warp-style drives to navigate the cosmos.
Their star system has become heavily
developed, with space stations, communication
arrays, elevators, mines, and habitats scattered
throughout the system. Spaceships can
constantly be seen moving, delivering cargo and
passengers to different areas of the system. The
Illuminate controls the vast majority of the
system, with a handful of Independent stations
and mines operating within the controlled
areas. Venturing beyond the Uresk home
system, Illuminate and Independent factions
laid claim to nearby star systems. While not as
developed, these systems are centers for large
mining operations and scientific
experimentation.
Colonies and Habitats
Exploration into space is costly and
often requires Avali to remain in the cosmic
frontier for long periods. To accommodate
these needs, Avali have developed multiple
styles of housing structures to sustain them.
These styles fall into two categories, world
colonies and space habitats. Each housing
structure has its benefits and drawbacks, with
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space habitats making up a good portion of the
constructs. Within the Uresk star system,
habitats are found around Skomar, Yellow Eyes,
Avalon, Elysium, and Midnight Star. Outside the
Uresk star system, only a handful of space
habitats and colonies exist. Most of these
structures are located near or on a system's
second or third planet. The habitats and
colonies found here are mostly mining and raw
material processing facilities, with a select few
for scientific and academic advancement. Most
Avali spend their time on spaceships, orbiting
the planet. Avali often rotate between Uresk
and their working star system, allowing them to
return to Avalon for rest and recovery.
Establishing bases and colonies on
planets and moons is a costly task. Avali
developed a colony module construction
system to minimize the cost of construction.
The system uses small deployable pods and
large container-based buildings connected
through pressurized and climate-controlled
tubes. Ships will deliver these containers and
pods to their destination, then a crew of Avali
will connect the buildings. Pods contain
compressed air, temperature control units,
energy, storage, sanitation, and hydration packs
to sustain the facilities. The primary containers
include nearly everything to get started on an
alien world, from food to computer systems.
Containers can be fitted with multiple pods,
allowing for customization of the containers to
fit desired needs. Some containers can be
combined, creating large work centers,
common areas, or storage units.
As time progresses, ships deliver more
containers and equipment, quickly establishing
a foothold in the world. The module system is
designed to be picked up by vehicles when the
colony needs to move to another location. Air
and space transport is significantly faster than
ground transport; however, the container
system cannot operate during this time. For
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ground-based vehicles, containers and pods can
continue operation during transport. When a
colony becomes large enough, specialized tents
and building structures, like the ones found on
Avalon, will be seen more often. A notable
difference between Avalon and off-world
colonies is the verticality of buildings. In some
instances, off-world buildings will often be
shorter due to higher gravity restraints, as Avali
cannot fly to higher locations. Instead, colonies
will usually be sprawled out. While colonies are
expensive to create and maintain, they have the
benefit of preventing space sickness, mental
degradation, and intense body training from
retaining the bodies of Avali. Colonies are often
created in the ideal ranges possible on foreign
planets to reduce the demand for climate
systems. Colonies are much more forgiving on
what specialties are permitted worldwide, as
space is not a major limiting factor.
Habitats are large space stations often
positioned within the orbits of planetary moon
paths. These immense structures are built to
house Avali for many years while they work on
neighboring planets and moons. Habitats are
built around large power plants, such as nuclear
reactors, and are identifiable by their circular
disk design, which rotates around the central
core. Communication antennas and operational
decks can protrude from the top or bottom of
these habitats. In conjunction with the habitat's
rotation, Avali wear charged exo-suits that keep
them bound to a surface of the station,
simulating a weak form of gravity. Avali in
habitats undergo pressurized training each day
within dedicated workout chambers. This
process prevents the loss of muscle and bone
structure while living in the habitat.
Habitats are expensive to maintain,
requiring constant supplies of air, food,
hydration, and other means to sustain life in
space. They are also limited in their space and
adaptability, only permitting specific fields and
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the number of Avali to live within them. The
mining and research operations near the
planets and moons recuperate costs and
limitations. Habitats also benefit from
maintaining an optimal climate range for their
inhabitants. Commonly, Avali who live in
habitats work as drone operators. Mining
stations are connected to habitats, usually
through a space elevator, and harvest new
materials for processing. Multiple science fields
also operate on space habitats, testing new
theories and space experiments. In addition,
new engineering prototypes are tested on
nearby worlds, moons, or in space. Habitats rely
on smaller space stations to retrieve and send
cargo and passengers, as they do not have
dedicated shipyards or docks.
Avali are capable of living within alien
colonies without issues. Their relatively docile
nature allows them to integrate well with other
species. Avali prefers to live in colonies
established in colder climates or have access to
tunable climate control systems to fit their
needs. Despite this, Avali are rarely seen as a
permanent party in any foreign colony.
Generally, Avali travels through foreign colonies
if ever seen in them. Many drawbacks exist that
make coexisting undesirable for them. Access to
Nexus networks is nonexistent, as alien
territories would need to work with the
Illuminate to establish some form of
communication array or remote network. Diet
and hydration needs are also significant
drawbacks, as ammonia and carnivorous diets
are hard to find on alien colonies. Alien races
tend to be more stagnant than Avali, in addition
to being more individualistic.
Technology
Avali started the space age by
developing rocket-boosted aircraft that could
pierce the stratosphere. Rockets would later
develop into dedicated spacecraft launched
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from the peaks of mountains on elevated units are already completed. Spaceship
platforms. This method allowed the rockets to construction is done similarly. Ships are built on
launch above the dense lower atmosphere of modular frames that easily attach or remove
Avalon, decreasing air resistance. Avali continue specific components. Some modules are
to use platforms like these at many Avalon produced en masse and shipped to shipyards
spaceports and can often be seen towering via a space elevator. Others are made in space
among the buildings of many cities. due to their size. The minimum frame size built
within zero-gravity facilities is cargo frigates.
Spaceports are the central hubs for
Avali use extensive manufacturing facilities to
sending Avali and cargo out of Avalon. Some of
construct small spacecraft. These spacecraft,
these ports will utilize space elevators to send
particularly fighters, drones, smaller passenger
cargo rapidly to space stations. These elevators
buses, and corvettes, can fly out of planet and
use thick nanocarbon-wrapped copper cables
moon atmospheres. These manufacturing
with magnetic drives to send platforms to and
facilities are located either underneath or next
from space. The space stations use electrostatic
to elevated spaceport platforms. This
drives to maintain an orbit and mitigate as
optimization allows for rapid Figure 2 - Cooling fin retracted
much stress as possible on the cables, which is
deployment of the spacecraft (top) and deployed (bottom)
caused by weather, gravity, and general wear.
once construction is
Seven lines are used in conjunction, allowing for
complete.
easier replacement of the cables, which is
frequent. Cargo shipments are the primary use Ship armor is thick and
of these elevators, with some limited passenger designed to withstand small
uses. Cargo will be sorted and sent out on space particles floating in the star
frigates to their ultimate destination. system. Larger ships utilize
magnetic repulsion shielding to
Space construction is done modularly.
deflect certain particles and
Every space station has been designed to be
some radiation from the
manufactured in space facilities, then shipped
stars. Due to the
and assembled at their requested destination.
energy needed to run
For large sections, dedicated towing frigates will
such a device, they are
send all necessary components, materials, and
limited to large ships with
tools, along with the large section, to the
multicore nuclear reactors.
destination. Assembly is done rapidly, as all
When dissipating heat, radiators
materials are delivered on the spot, and most
externally funnel the heat
Figure 1 - Examples of some Avali ship hull designs. Some smaller ships and drones are highly specialized,
still fitting within the ship's modular construction system into the vacuum of space,
keeping only a specific
temperature within the
spacecraft for crew comfort.
These radiators can be
identified visually by winglets
or fin-looking sails attached
to the ship's exterior. Some
smaller spacecraft have heat
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when a particular temperature is met. Avali
ships are distinguishable by their flat and wide
design structures. Ships utilize multiple
horizontal levels to accommodate crew and
cargo requirements, with only larger ships
expanding upwards.
Photovoltaic panels, also known as solar
panels to humans, started their development
and adoption during the space era. While not
viable on Avalon, these energy panels would
find a home on nearly every space station and
craft employed by Avali. The panels often
charge batteries, providing auxiliary power to
satellites and work drones. The panels are often
manipulated, so they always face the Uresk or
other starlight sources. Panels are usually
constructed in space rather than on Avalon to
decrease transportation time and cost.
Sub-light drives are the most popular
form of ship propulsion the Avali currently use.
Magneto-plasma-dynamic (MPD) and magnetic-
field oscillating amplified (MOA) thrusters are
the two standard main drives used by Avali
fleets. For more precise movements, Hall-effect
style and electrostatic thrusters are used. The
main drives are large and powerful, capable of
propelling spacecraft between 1750-5000
kilometers a second (km/s). These drives often
Figure 3 - Examples of sublight run off fission reactors coupled
drives with the common (top) and to solid-state batteries. Solar
combat (bottom) styles
panels are used outside of the
spacecraft to harness additional
energy. The current speed of sub-
light drives is adequate to travel
within star systems, while warp
drives are designed for specialized
ships.
Warp drives are used to
travel between star systems. These
drives create a negative mass effect
between two points within space,
creating a fold and decreasing the
distance between those points.
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Subsequently, a tear known as a wormhole is
made between these points, large enough to
send a sizable fleet of ships, usually 20-30 ships
at a time. This exploit has allowed Avali fleets to
rapidly traverse the nearby star systems
without spending years at light speed to reach
them. Due to the immense power requirement
of these drives, the drives are only limited to
designed ships, known as Warp Ferries. Ferries
are large and expensive ships with a heavy
focus on energy production and storage. This
focus allows the vessel to create enough energy
to cause a warp and transport ships. These
ships target the central star of a system, using
them as a form of mass anchor point, and are
seen orbiting around stars to create warps for
ships. Ferries must travel with whichever fleet
to each system. Only one ferry can travel
simultaneously to a targeted star system to
avoid collision between fleets. For optimizing
transport, ferries will wait until a certain
number of ships are ready to jump into a
wormhole, a minimum of 10 ships. Multiple
ferries can be orbiting a star, controlling traffic
flow. After a ferry has finished a jump, it will be
unable to jump again for 25-35 days. The ship
replenishes its energy storage during this time.
Onboard reactors are scrammed and reset back
to idle due to the large discharge of energy and
preventing meltdowns. The ship will
immediately begin recharging its batteries from
the nearby star using photovoltaic panels.
Warp ferries are also central
communication and traffic control hubs for
outside systems. Their large energy banks allow
for communications throughout the star system
when communication satellites have yet to be
fully established. The amplified communication
networks can reach outside one star system,
with notable latency. Traffic control maintains
some order for ships traveling within and
between systems. Traffic control allows for
scheduling warp jumps with the most optimal
number of ships at a time. Furthermore, ferries
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will have small maintenance hubs on board,
allowing repairs to be made to the vessel before
jumps.
Figure 4 - Avali warp ship
Communication satellites are
located throughout Avali-controlled star
systems. These satellites are usually locked to
an orbit of a planet or moon and allow for a
constant flow of communications between
ships, stations, and other planets. A neighboring
space station or space habitat maintains these
satellites. Avali ships will often have an
extensive communication array located towards
the front of their vessels and is used for
transmitting data between neighboring
stations, crafts, and satellites. Satellites are
often powered by photovoltaic panels, with
only certain ones dedicated to communicating
across multiple star systems having larger
power plants attached. These larger
communication satellites are often found near
the center of star systems, usually conjoined or
maintained by a dedicated space station.
Space stations are found on nearly
every planet in the Uresk system and scattered
across other star systems as needed. Stations
are simple in design and somewhat mimic their
larger habitat counterparts. The central core is a
power plant with larger modules attached for
specialized needs. Modules can range from
large communication servers to docking hubs
for ships. Stations are often used as transient
points, a hub to deliver cargo and passengers,
for use in mining fields, research stations, and
transferring passengers to habitats. Stations
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range from small cargo hold areas to large
shipyards with elevators. Stations will often
have operational and maintenance platforms
for working on satellites and ships.
Avali harvest and grow their needs on
stations and ships for sustainment in space.
Certain mining stations or platforms often
gather oxygen and other solidified gasses from
space to replenish ship, station, and habitat
supplies. Some gasses are captured on Avalon
to maintain a specific micro-organism count and
air mixtures. The advent of vat meats has
allowed certain ships and habitat sectors to
become dedicated food processing centers.
Food items are grown in vats, then processed
and delivered elsewhere in the star systems.
Larger ships, such as military cruisers, large
frigates, and warp ferries, have small food-
growing vats to help sustain the crews of these
ships. Purified water and ammonia sustainment
is done through chemical reaction plants found
on all stations and habitats. These plants take
hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen gasses and
form the desired chemical for hydration. Ships
have large storage tanks of ammonia and water,
usually refilled during docking.
Avali have developed a specialized
augment known as the Environmental
Protection Augment, or "EPA," for operations
on planets or moons. The EPA is not just a single
augment but a series of augments done to an
Avali that, while not perfect, provides
specialized pressure, temperature, and
structural adaptations for the environment.
Avali still wear protective suits and armor to
protect from harsh and alien environments.
Respirators are also used heavily due to toxic air
or simply too hot to breathe. The EPA allows for
a lot more flexibility in such conditions. The
combination enables Avali to operate in
environmental conditions like Earth's, though at
a limited capacity.
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Civilian mechanoids are commonly seen
in space and alien world environments.
Compared to their military counterparts, civilian
mechs are lightly armored, if at all. Mechs are
used primarily to mine raw materials from
designated sources and short transport of
supply containers. Mechs are often focusing
more on life sustainment and tool operations.
Mechs are usually lightweight, with small
batteries to last a single day before a recharge.
Mechs are modular and, although they may lack
power and armor, can accept a multitude of
specialized modules to change the
characteristics and performance of the vehicle.
Fleets
The Avali Illuminate has three distinct
fleets, each of which has a dedicated field in
which they operate. These fleets are the Avali
Expeditionary Fleet (AEF), Avali Defense Force
(ADF), and Avali Commerce and Logistics Fleet
(ACLF). Each fleet is specialized in its respective
fields. All fleets are based on the spaceship
singular chassis system and have special
modules manufactured for completing their
jobs and missions.
AEF is responsible for exploration and
scientific discovery. AEF falls under the control
of the Illuminate’s Avali Adventure Corps (AAC),
charged with accomplishing their specific
Figure 5 - Avali Frigate outfitted with "GRAZER" armaments.
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mission. Ships are easily recognizable from their
sleek and stealthy designs, made for entering
and leaving star systems without causing
disruptions or drawing attention to themselves.
Their vessels often have labs, advanced
computers, and large data storage modules.
Additionally, AEF fleets usually deploy the most
advanced warp or sub-light drives for testing
and navigating remote systems. AEF ships also
carry an ambassador pack for interacting with
other galactic races if the need arises.
Adventure fleets do not interact with alien
races; instead, they focus on discovering and
researching scientific anomalies. Of the three
fleets, the AEF is the smallest.
AEF employs three styles of ships. The
smallest is based on the corvette frame and are
exploration drones. These drones investigate
scientific anomalies and interest points without
disturbing the nearby areas or alien stations.
These science corvettes lack weaponry and
employ a series of measuring and observation
tools. Most of the energy is dedicated to
stealth. Next in size is the science frigate. These
ships are medium-sized compared to others in
the fleets and hold research, academic, and
ambassador crews. These ships have large data
centers for processing research, calculations,
and maintaining a remote Nexus server. These
frigates are also outfitted with larger life
support systems, able to sustain Avali crews for
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extended periods without the need to dock at a
nearby station. Finally, there are the larger
prototype science ships. These ships are built
from the destroyer frame, with the provisions
of weaponry removed. These prototype ships
are fully serviceable; however, they often
employ novel technologies, such as
experimental warp drives, sub-light drives,
measuring tools, stealth technologies, and ship
modules. For passive stealth, these ships are
distinguishable by their long, sleek designs,
often coated with a darker color than regular
science ships. Additionally, external windows
are nearly nonexistent, further adding to their
unique appearance.
ADF fleets focus on the defense and
protection of Avalon and Avali-controlled
systems. This fleet falls under the command of
the Illuminate’s Space Defense HHQ. ADF ships
range from small, agile fighter spacecraft to
large cruiser ships with hangers, large weapon
systems, and attacking forces. Ships also have
the thickest hulls available and employ some
magnetic field shielding for their larger ships.
ADF fleets are often seen patrolling the star
systems, practicing drills and exercises to
maintain combat effectiveness. They are also
responsible for a form of customs, where
inspection of cargo and passenger ships is
undertaken to ensure security. The ADF
maintains a small fleet of warp ferries for
jumping between star systems. Due to their
tactical significance during wartime, the ADF
becomes responsible for maintaining all warp
ferries. For more in-depth information on the
ADF's weapon systems and diplomacy,
reference the Military section of this chapter.
The ACLF is the largest fleet employed
by the Illuminate. They manufacture and deploy
cargo and passenger ships, along with mining
stations, communication satellites, spaceports,
and space elevators. To maintain a large fleet,
multiple Illuminate and Independent controlled
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agencies are grouped into one command, each
specializing in certain aspects of the fleet. Ships
are constructed with the primary goal of
transporting the most considerable amount of
goods and passengers as safely as possible.
ACLF also ensures space commerce and data
records are synchronized with the Nexus and
Oracle systems. The fleet uses warp drives the
most compared to the other fleets. Due to this,
the ACLF is charged with maintaining warp
ferries during peacetime operations. During
wartime operations, the ACLF cargo and
passenger fleets fall under the ADF HHQ’s
Stratcomm 4 for maintaining logistical lanes for
the military.
ACLF fleets consist mainly of frigates
and passenger spacecraft. Frigate frames range
in five sizes, from small, near corvette sized to
massive cruiser-sized cargo carriers. Passenger
space frames come in three sizes, from buses to
medium-sized passenger space ferries. For
frigates, the smallest frigate, known as a
"Catalina (Caklerah)," is slightly smaller than a
regular corvette. These ships have one cargo
hold, with provisions to carry pods on the
outside of the spacecraft. These small cargo
carriers can quickly enter and exit atmospheres
and have vertical takeoff and landing
capabilities, removing the need for a dedicated
landing strip. Next in size for frigates is known
as the "Globemaster (AwakomrR~)" class. These
ships have two large cargo holds with provisions
for external pod attachment. The Globemaster
Figure 6 - Catalina ship
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Figure 7 - Globemaster ship
can also enter and exit atmospheres but
requires a small landing strip to land safely.
These frigates also can travel at low altitudes
and low speeds. The capability drops cargo
loads from the bays and launch pods from the
craft's exterior.
The medium-sized frigate is known as
the "Frigate." These spacecraft are more
extensive than their Globemaster counterparts
and nearly four times the size. The frigate has
six total cargo holds, capable of carrying
multiple vehicles and cargo. The spacecraft can
only enter the upper levels of world
atmospheres, if at all. These ships are built in
space, at space stations. They are also loaded at
these stations using space elevators and have
external docking provisions for transferring
goods to another spacecraft. Next in line is a
bulk carrier-style ship known as the "Rhyes"
class. These ships are long, with 12 cargo holds
and provisions to mount containers on top of
the vessel. Rhyes class ships are
Figure 8 - Freighter (top) and Rhyes
(bottom) ships
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most seen traveling between planets and space
stations, carrying large cargo to sustain the
space fleets. Finally, the super frigate class is
known as the "Galaxy (U'srrik)" class. These
large frigates are slightly smaller than a cruiser
but much broader. They have a total of 24 cargo
bays, along with provisions to attach containers
to the ship's exterior. These frigates often travel
between star systems, delivering many goods to
controlled territories.
For Passenger spacecraft, the smallest
ship is known as the "Bus" class. These small
ships can carry up to 100-120 Avali and, much
like the Catalina class, can take off and land
vertically without needing a landing strip. These
ships transport Avali passengers rapidly into
space, docking at space stations or habitats. The
next size ship was built from the Frigate class of
ships and could comfortably carry 520-580 Avali
passengers. These ships transport passengers
between worlds, stations, and other
destinations. They are also faster than the
standard frigate due to their lighter weight and
better-optimized design. Finally, there is the
largest ship known as the "Starliner." These
ships are built off the destroyer class of ships
but are constructed entirely with passenger
comfort in mind. They can carry 900-1000
passengers at once and are often seen traveling
between the star system, hence the name. Each
of these ships has small provisions for cargo,
mainly for carrying small amounts of
supplies and passenger goods to their
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Diplomacy
Avali are peaceful and reserved while
wielding a significant force in case of
aggression. The Illuminate holds technology and
information secretly to the outside community.
Some diplomatic cooperation can be seen with
ambassadors and limited trade negotiations.
Avali prefers to be left alone, only viewing the
galaxy as a new frontier to explore. The race has
no desire for conquest. They also realize that
the circumstances of their existence are
extraordinarily improbable, and finding suitable
habits outside Avalon would be exceedingly
tricky compared to most other galactic races.
Avali limit their interactions to only
particular races. Avali are much more cordial
with races that favor unity over individualism.
Additionally, races seen as more peaceful in
their interactions are also preferred. Friendly
interactions can include trade relations,
information sharing, and resource sharing.
Races that rely on a singular ruler, or utilize
their aggression as a form of power, are often
dismissed or completely ignored. Furthermore,
races that hold specific belief systems, such as
religion, subjugation of others, and
enslavement, are also avoided.
Illuminate Ambassadors are often the
only interaction most galactic races get
whenever dealing with Avali. Ambassador packs
are found either through interacting with the
AAC fleets or through designated embassies
established by the galactic community.
Ambassadors are used for negotiations, trade,
and navigation permissions. In return,
Ambassadors communicate interests, relations,
and appropriate responses to the Galactic
community. Ambassador packs consist of 5 or 6
members, all equally capable as the other, in
addition to an Expeditionary guard unit pack,
usually composed of 4-6 members. The galactic
community receives upwards of 12 Avali
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members to represent them on the galactic
stage, per the embassy. These members rotate
out every three years for rehabilitation and
recovery.
Avali galactic representation chambers
usually house certain unique items that cater to
the Avali race. Items include tent fabrics, Nexus
access, food, hydration, and proper cooling for
traveling and stationed Avali. Chambers are
designated safe, neutral zones within Galactic
embassies. These areas often accommodate
travelers, which is not usually seen in other
alien sections. Chambers are found on either
large space stations or a designated neutral
planet. These chambers are used to
communicate with the Avali race diplomatically.
Avali will conduct a sizable portion of their
duties within their designated area, only leaving
when needed or requested. When Avali
Ambassadors leave their designated chambers,
they are accompanied by a set of Expeditionary
guards to protect them. Expeditionary guards
are also seen around these sections, deterring
possible threats.
Explorer packs are also seen outside the
Uresk home system, though they are much
rarer. These packs usually travel within
dedicated science ships equipped with the most
advanced drives and life support equipment.
Explorer packs include various science and
engineering fields for researching and
developing technologies and galactic
information gathering. Traveling outside of the
Uresk system is still dangerous. If a failure
occurs within the ship, engineers and
mechanics will have to repair the ship on the
spot or risk being stranded for unknown periods
for rescue. Explorer packs will sign an
agreement with the Illuminate, stating that
their exploration could result in being left and
possibly death due to resource exhaustion.
Explorers and scientists will record their findings
on chiplets for transfer upon return to Uresk.
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Communication with the Nexus and Oracle

systems can be slow, if available at all. These
packs will often have remote variations of these
systems for centralized computing and data
storage onboard the ship.
Figure 9 - Avali-Illuminate space propaganda poster

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CHAPTER SUMMARY
The struggle of developing into an
advanced society was immense, as Avali
struggled to create a solid foundation to grow
beyond their hunter-gatherer phase. The
constant shifting of the world and stable food
supplies plagued many early civilizations. Over
time, Avali will persevere, leading to the rise of
the most predominant government faction, the
Illuminate. While not all Avali fall under the
guise of the Illuminate, with Independent and
Rogue tribes and colonies still scattered across
Avalon, the Illuminate’s reach and influence has
forever changed history for the alien race.
Avali have a dense, pack-based culture.
Their idea of collective betterment of the pack
is one that most struggle to wrap their head
around. Avali do not prioritize the individual self
over the pack, though individualism is
expressed in more artistic and hobbist ways.
Avali are incredibly artistic, something they love
to cherish and show to everyone willing to
observe. With the further development of an
advanced society, towards more of a post-
scarcity one, the emphasis on individual
artworks and musical pieces has only grown
more in popularity.
Avali do not form couple-style
relationships together like humans. Instead,
they are often mating together, usually with
other socializing packs. Furthermore, Avali lay
their eggs in communal hatcheries. The
community raises avali kits, frequently rotating
through packs to learn new skill sets, with
having a lead mentor or teacher though most of
their adolescent life. Once Avali reach
adulthood, they will be assigned to a workforce,
either voluntarily or forced.
The Avali language is complex. The
language focuses on many little cues and sound
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bits to be appropriately enunciated to convey
the proper word or sentence. Emotions play a
prominent role in the writing of the language as
well, as the written language was developed
with the idea of being played by sound, then
read with eyes. Humans could not speak Avalian
Core properly, as certain sounds rely on certain
parts of the Avali anatomy to be present.
Likewise, Avali would also struggle to speak
nearly all human-based languages, lacking
certain features.
The technological development of Avali
was slow in the beginning, barely making it past
the hunter-gatherer phase and into stationary
societies. Instead, Avali chose to capitalize on
the mobile hunter-gatherer roots, developing
more mobile societies and the necessary tools
and technologies to make their mobility easier.
While slower than the development of human
technology, the result has given Avali the
unique benefit of being extremely mobile and
lightweight in their possessions and technology,
with only certain cities becoming their
stationary development centers of the world.
The technological leap from the Industrial to
Space age was rapid once cities became more
viable with ore processing. To this day, Avali are
still seen in tents and tribes, hunting across
Avalon with impressive technology.
As with their technology, their military
doctrine and tactics are mobility focused. Avali
are rapid in their attacks, focusing on a mixture
of exploits and long-range attacks to create
chaos amongst the enemy. Avali are aggressive
in their tactics, with the necessary logistic
support to back them. While their tactics are
fierce, quick, and mobile, Avali tend to be more
peaceful towards others, including themselves.
The final frontier for Avali awaits. The
Space age has taken a firm grip on the race as
they progress outward from their star system.
Their technological progress is something to be
in awe of and held quite secretly by the
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Illuminate government. As Avali progress

outward into the galaxy, their interactions with
other alien races become inevitable. Avali avoid
interactions with other alien races, opting to be
peaceful and reclusive. Their goals are more for
technological progress and sustainment of their
current home world standard of living rather
than conquest.

In the final chapter, we will dive into

the development of a personal Avali character.
Additionally, the chapter will review how to
incorporate Avali into universes and key
characteristics when playing games with Avali
characters. The chapter will also cover some of
the established universes where Avali can be
found. Finally, there will be a reference guide
for all the materials used to develop and
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AVALI AND YOU
Avali are an open species. The species is
capable of being morphed into nearly any
medium. The material outlined in this guide
allows creators to create expansions or extra
material further, even integrated into other
fictional universes. While written along the
same vein as RyuujinZERO's original concepts,
strict adherence to this guide or Ryuujin's
source materials is unnecessary. Some basic
rules must be abided by to ensure that Avali are
still recognizable outside their base lore. This
chapter will expand upon assistance in creating
an Avali character and implementing the race
into other universes.
Creating a Personal Avali
Many reasons exist for an Avali
character, and all of them are valid thanks to
the species' openness. The creation of a
personal Avali character capitalizes on
individual creativity and expression. Avali
characters are often small representations of
their creators, a form of anonymous expression
done over the internet. Some Avali characters
were created based on a universe and
implemented that character into it. This form of
self-insertion allows fans of a universe to
become more invested in the lore and story.
Other Avali exist because of their innate
cuteness and are more of a simple digital shell
that people use to intact with others.
Avali characters, regardless of the
universe they are put in, all share standard
features inherent to the species' existence.
Nearly all features are purely physical but are
mandatory. All Avali must be a digitigrade,
bipedal creature. Their heads possess four ears
and two large eyes. Tails and wings are also
required and can be either augmented or
natural. Avali do not have noses or nostrils on
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their snouts' fronts. They only have two fingers
and one thumb on each hand and three toes on
their feet. Claws are common but not
mandatory, along with the scutes and pads on
the hands and feet. Dewclaws are extremely
common but also not necessary. Their wings are
feathered from the body's base to the tip of the
hand. While feathers are mandatory, they can
be removable augments. A short but still
noticeable snout is also mandatory.
Other traits are not mandatory and are
often supplemented with alternate variants.
Specific characteristics like size, colors, and
weight are all completely customizable and do
not conform to a standardized set of rules. Avali
characters can range widely in size, with some
as small as 1 millimeter and others towering
over three or more meters. Avali are seen more
as omnivores rather than obligate carnivores.
Avali teeth favor raptor-like or shark-like styles
instead of solid plates. Head and eye shape can
also vary but often fall within the established
guidelines. Many Avali characters are seen with
more forward-facing eyes and snouts that are
either slightly larger or shorter than the
standard. Complete removal of the snout, or
large protruding noses, like canines, is incorrect.
While not typical, the composition of Avali can
vary between certain characters, some
abandoning the natural chemical makeup for
more Earth-like compositions.
Avali can have any application of any
color and pattern to their feathers. Feather
patternings and colors do not have a mandatory
set of rules. Eyes also fall under this category
and are often seen on characters with distinct
pupils and corneas instead of the dark purplish-
grey or black natural colors. Augments, mostly
cybernetic limb replacements, are also seen.
Head crests can also be stylized in any way,
most preferring to stay with a more natural
feather look. Some Avali elect to have a pseudo-
nose design added to their character. Most
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Figure 1 - Avali NTM (left) and Todd Avali (right), conversing in a virtual avatar world found in VRChat Inc.’s "VRChat". 3D avatars “Da’Vali”
from Rai Kitamatsu, photograph courtesy of NTM.
Avali colors and patterns are based on the
original "Starbound" mod. Naming schemes and
languages used by Avali characters do not
adhere to any standard. An Avali can be named
anything and be fluent in any language. Most
characters use the Avali scratch font for
creating Avali-based gear and language, as the
scripture is close to the core Avali language.
Many internet Avali characters can interpret
English, written, spoken, or fluent.
Templates and artists exist that can
capture the desired Avali character on a
reference sheet. In addition, free digital avatars
can capture the design in a 3D space. The
existence of these mediums allows for your
character to come to life. When creating a
character within an established universe,
include some samples or the universe's name
within the reference request. Character stories
are not necessary but are a welcomed addition
for those wanting to know more about your
character's existence. When creating an Avali
within their universe, strict adherence to the
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base RyuujinZERO's lore or this guidance is
mandatory. Deviations from certain aspects of
the Avali, such as diets, size, composition, and
head features, are not permitted. In addition,
consider creating more of a pack rather than a
single Avali character, as Avali are pack based.
Design
Many guides exist from a multitude of
sources for the creation of a personal Avali
character. In this section, there are templates
available to use for the creation of an Avali
character. There are some base male and
female Avali character reference sheets and
examples of head crests, feather patternings,
tail designs, and clothing patterns. Additionally,
a blank reference sheet is provided for more
creative designs.
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Figure 2 - Male Avali reference (top), Female Avali reference (right)

Figure 3 - Tail examples (left)

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Established Universes
Avali are a work of science fiction (sci-
fi). As such, they are found exclusively within
sci-fi-based universes, such as Chucklefish's
"Starbound" or Gene Roddenberry-National
Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) 's "Star Trek."
Technology levels are often adjusted to meet
the established requirements of these
universes. Avali with FTL and warp-style
spaceships is also typical, with an assortment of
lore-appropriate weapons and technologies.
They are often seen as explorers, with or
without environmental protective gear,
adventuring on alien planets. Others are
spaceship captains or space soldiers defending
against an established enemy.
Avali do not have to fall under any
allegiance. They can be either good, bad, or
neutral. Depending on your chosen avenue,
their diplomacy must match what is established
in that universe. Avali are seen in packs, so
encounters with them must have at least three
members but no more than 6. Standardly, Avali
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are not strong and cannot take on a human
one-on-one unless augmented. While this is the
standard, adherence to it is unnecessary, as
fictional universes have varying rules. Avali rely
heavily on technology to give them a
competitive edge in the galactic playing field.
Avali can walk without the critical need for
protective gear within an established universe if
you choose to.
When adopting their base lore into
other universes', consult the Space Exploration
section of the previous chapter for diplomacy,
technology level, and further details. In short,
Avali are reserved, not aggressive, and have a
decent technological edge against most galactic
races. Avali cannot naturally speak Galactic
common in whatever universe they're
incorporated. Avali also cannot venture out
onto preferred human planets without
protective gear. Often, Avali will not be seen
outside of protectorate areas or their home
system of Uresk.
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Incorporating Avali into settings outside
of sci-fi can be done. They can be included
outside the works of sci-fi and are seen in other
locations, such as medieval and steampunk
fantasies. These settings are commonly seen in
the tabletop style of games, such as Wizards of
the Coast's "Dungeons and Dragons." Avali have
a set of base statistics, skills, and traits they
inherently get due to their physiology and
heavy adoption of technology.
Avali are flexible in whatever universe.
Their open species status allows them to
become a part of any lore, with alterations to
their base lore. Individuals can customize their
character as they see fit. When adopting all
concepts of the Avali into a story, strict and
careful consideration must be made. No matter
which universe they participate in, crediting the
original creator, RyuujinZERO, guidebook, or
artist is heavily encouraged and respected.
Statistics and Traits
Avali stats and traits capture vital
aspects of an Avali and allow for the integration
of the species into games and stories. These
features are summarized and simplified, and
referenced for additional information within
this guide. Some traits also include a downside
characteristic. Creators and players can choose
to opt in for these downsides, if they desire.
Stats and traits are used for both player and
nonplayer characters (NPC). This section was
written with Wizards of the Coast’s “Dungeons
and Dragons” 5th edition style, but stats and
traits can be modified for any tabletop game. In
this guide, samples of names and occupations
are also provided. When reading this section,
some traits and perks require multisided dice to
determine modifiers for your character. When
these instances happen, you will be given a
sided dice number, along with how many units
of dice. Standard dice sizes are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,
20, and 100-sided. Dice sizes will be indicated
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The quantity is provided for multiple dice
before the dice size. For example, when a stat
requires a single 20-sided die, it will be labeled
1D20. Additional modifiers added to the end of
these rolls are indicated by a "+" or "–"after the
required dice. A character’s speed, which is how
far a character can move during a turn or
instance, is only based on 5ft increments.
Avali
Space Raptor, No Alignment
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 12 (4D4 + 2)
Speed 30 ft., climb 10 ft., flight 15 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
7 (-2) 10 (0) 10 (0) 10 (0) 11 (+1) 10 (+1)
Skills Stealth +4, Survival +4, Acrobatics +4
Senses Darkvision 30 ft.,
Languages: Avalian Core, Common
Challenge 0
Actions
Ranged Attack. The Avali will attack using a
ranged weapon. +4 to hit, one target.
Pack Tactics. Avali gain an advantage when
attacking within 15ft of another pack or party
member.
Aerogel Blade. Melee, finesse: +2 to hit, reach
5ft. one target. Hit: 4 (1D4 + 2) piercing, +2 for
bleeding damage per turn.
Size and speed. Avali average height is around
100-120 cm or 35-43 in. The average weight is
27-25 kg or 60-68 lbs. Their size is Small. Their
speed is average, at 30ft. Avali can fly, glide,
and mitigate fall damage from 15ft, and their
base flight speed is 15ft. Their base flight speed
in low gravity is enhanced to 30ft. For
calculating random heights for Avali, use the
following:
Base Height Base Weight
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43 in +2d6 60 lb. + 3d10 lb. Predator's Hearing. Avali have two pairs of ears
inches that can detect an extensive range of sound
*Height = base height + height modifier frequencies. They are also able to use
**Weight = base weight + (height modifier × echolocation and navigate in complete
weight modifier) darkness. Avali have an advantage in Perception
that relies on hearing.

Ability scores modifiers. Your Avali will have Physical Characteristics. Avali are feathered
their dexterity score increased by 2 and wisdom creatures, and their patternings are simple. Roll
score increased by 1. Their strength will be 1D6 for patterns, odds for males and evens for
reduced by 2. females, 1D100 for pattern accent colors, and
2D100 for base colors. Note that you do not
Age. Due to their low metabolic rate, the have to abide by this and can create your
average lifespan of an Avali is between 200-250 desired Avali.
years. Avali reach adulthood at 20.
1D6 FEATHER PATTERN
Proficiencies. Avali are proficient at stealth, 1 Single Stripe
survival, and perception. 2 Spotted
3 Chevrons
Pack tactics. Avali receive an advantage when
4 Speckled
performing tasks or attacking when they are 5 Chevrons and Dot
within 15ft of their pack or party. 6 Chevrons and Speckles
Nimble Space Raptors. Avali have sharp talons
and claws on their feet and hands. Avali can 1D100 PATTERN COLOR
traverse rough terrain as if it was normal, along 1-9 Green
with scaling ledges of no more than 10ft. 10-19 Red
Striking an opponent unarmed will deal 1D6 20-35 White
plus strength modifier slashing damage. 36-45 Blue
46-55 Tan
Worse Than Bark. In place of an unarmed 56-65 Black
strike, Avali can bite a creature within 5 feet of 66-75 Grey
them, which deals 1d6 piercing damage plus 76-85 Purple
their Strength or Dexterity modifier on a 86-94 Yellow
successful hit. They are considered proficient in 95-100 Gold
this attack.

Fluffy Bodies. Avali are acclimated to Extreme 1D100 THE BASE COLOR (ROLL FOR 2)
Cold, and you have an advantage on Survival 1-15 Grey
checks while in terrains such as tundras and 16-25 Dark Grey
other cold places. Additionally, they are 26-35 Black
36-45 White
resistant to cold and ice attacks. Downside:
46-60 Light grey
They have a more challenging time in hot spots
61-75 Tan
like deserts and the ropics. Avali have a survival 75-85 Green
disadvantage in these and are weak to fire and 86-95 Brown-orange
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the camp might not be a valid option.
Weakened Eyesight. Avali can see in dim light
out to 30 feet as if it were bright light and in Goods and Services. Avali specialize in
near darkness as if it were dim light, thanks to technology, discovery, and hunting. Goods will
their infrared vision. Downside: They are often be high-end tech, maps, processed meats,
nearsighted, with slight difficulties discerning and animal products. Weapons are typically not
fine objects without some id. Avali have a traded to foreigners. Pets and other animals are
disadvantage on all perception checks involving also not sold and often are rare to find to begin
sight. with, outside of cattle. Artisans are very
common and can offer specialized jewelry,
Obligate Carnivores. Downside. Avali are only
works of art, and music pieces. When hiring
able to consume animal meat and products.
Avali for work, remember that you are hiring a
Eating foods that do not fall within their
pack of Avali between 3-6 members, not just 1.
carnivore diets will result in them taking 1D4+2
poison damage, rolled each turn or when 1- Allies and Enemies. Avali are reserved and
minute elapses, for 1 hour. generally peaceful. They are usually allied with
nearby villages, colonies, and cities for trade
Ammonia and Water. Avali can drink cold
and sustainment. Their reservations leave them
ammonia and super chilled water. A dedicated
with few enemies outside the standard bandits,
flask is added to their inventory for this.
pirates, and aggressive animals. Avali tribes and
Downside: Drinking warm water or ammonia
colonies will often avoid making alliances with
will cause burning damage of 3D6 for 1 minute
foreign parties unless some major benefit can
or 1 turn.
come from it.
Encounters. When encountering Avali, they will
Names. The first names of Avali do not follow
be in packs of 2 or more. Roll 1D6 to determine
any naming scheme but are personalized to the
pack size and 1D4 for numbers 1 and 2. Avali
individual Avali. The last names are pack names,
will often be armed with ranged weaponry and
usually denoting some role or job. Ancient pack
avoid melee encounters if possible.
names also include characteristics of the pack,
Tribes and colonies. When encountering Avali such as feather color. The following are some
tribes and colonies, they often consist of a main examples of first and last names:
common tent, usually at the center of the
First names: Eikuni, Einuni, Jasko, Tasako, Jesuli,
camp. Hatcheries are next to these tents. A
Nali, Runo, Halun, Nauko, Khauni, Kazun, Jasun,
central kitchen and eating tent will also be close
Rhauni, Kala, Ranani, Eijani, Nuko, Kalali, Eili,
to the center. Surrounding the center will be
Rala, Halun, Nezumi, Romi, Eikuno, Kasumi,
various tents of hunters, crafters, merchants,
Renuno, Kala, Khaan, Nahomi, Eito, Eijomi,
and stockpiles. For more stationary buildings,
Renomi, Romi, Naomi, Rhauli, Jesumi, Eikyo,
they are often made from metal and aerogel.
Kali, Nali, Renii, Rali, Einala, Ruli, Rali, Nezyo,
Creatures larger than small will have a hard
Kasaku, Rani, Rhaoli, Einali, Ryu, Eino, Jesan,
time entering all Avali structures. These tribes
Nezomi, Jasi, Kali, Ranuni, Ranan, Talomi, Kuli,
and colonies are found in cold areas of the
Eijuli, Kasa, Reno, Talyu, Nako, Ranami, Khaali,
world, near hunting grounds. Others are
Nesun, Kaso, Jesami, Eito, Nezumi, Jasoli, Rako,
outposts for resource gathering. Tent-based
Rhaun, Naumi, Rhaoli, Rhaaku, Ranuno, Rano,
locations will move from their initial discovering
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Jesaka, Halaku, Renan, No, Eitala, Ruli, Nahuko,
Rumi, Renani, Taluko, Eikomi, Khaumi, Renani,
Taluko, Eitali, Eitali, Eikali, Eityu, Nauno, Jasoli, Combat Armored Avali
Kalali, Ralun, Jesyo, Nai, Kasoli, Hala, Kyo, Space Raptor Fighter, Chaotic Neutral
Kalumi, Jasomi, Eitun, Hali, Taloli, Ran, Jesali, Armor Class 18
Renuli, Kasyu, Eilyo, Nahumi, Kala, Kuko, Talaka, Hit Points 14 (4D4 + 2)
Talo, Eityu, Kan, Zexii, Khauko, Eilun, Renyu, Speed 30 ft., climb 10 ft.
Kazan, Raloli, Nezyo, Jasuko, Nami, Kasyu, Rana, STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Eitii, Kalani, Naka, Nezo, Halaka, Tali, Nomi, 9 (-1) 15 (+3) 12 (+1) 10 (0) 15 (+3) 11 (0)
Eijuno, Rhao, Naako, Eikako, Halami, Eiki, Skills Stealth +4, Survival +4, Acrobatics +4
Nezako, Khao, Khauno, Jesaku, Kaluni, Rhaa, Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Enhanced hearing
120ft., passive Perception 12
Haluli, Raloli, Numi, Talako, Jasoli, Kasala,
Languages: Avalian Core, Common
Khaumi, Ka, Kan, Rhaomi, Talun, Halala, Koli,
Challenge 3
Einjuni, Kazyo, Naii, Eitumi, Nahyu, Nahuni, Helmet Enhancements. Combat armor helmets
Kazii, Nahaku, Eilaku, Nahyu, Nahuni, Eijuli, provide an enhanced sighting system, negating
Kazuli, Nasala, Rhao, Jesoli, Nahani, Nan, Kalo, the disadvantages of sight-based Perception rolls.
Rhaako, Jasyu, Eitami, Eita, Nezi, Kazo, Jasa,
Nahomi, Nezyo, Nuno, Ru, Kun, Talan, Naaku, Heavier than Normal. Due to the combat armor,
Zieh flight is no longer possible for the Avali.
Actions
Last names: Mineclaw, Ironclaw, Irontalon, Ranged Attack. The Avali will attack using a
Darkfeathers, Silverfeather, Hatchguard, ranged weapon. +4 to hit, one target.
Hunter, Aviator, Sprinter
Pack Tactics. Avali gain an advantage when
Note: names with otherwise unpronounceable
attacking within 15ft of another pack or party
letters will be treated as such: member.
- F’s are pronounced with a “kjrr” sound.
Aerogel Blade. Melee, finesse: +2 to hit, reach
- J’s are pronounced with a “yah” sound.
5ft. one target. Hit: 4 (1D4 + 2) piercing, +2 for
- N’s are pronounced with an “h” sound.
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Arcane Avali Avali Bard

Space Raptor Sorcerer, Chaotic Neutral Space Raptor Bard, Chaotic Good
Armor Class 12 Armor Class 12
Hit Points 11 (4D4 + 2) Hit Points 14 (4D4 + 3)
Speed 30 ft., climb 10 ft., flight 15ft. Speed 30 ft., climb 10 ft., flight 15ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
7 (-2) 10 (0) 13 (+2) 10 (0) 12 (+2) 10 (0) 7 (-2) 12 (+1) 10 (0) 11 (0) 13 (+2) 14 (+2)
Skills Stealth +4, Arcana +4 Skills Stealth +4, Performance +4, Acrobatics +4
Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Enhanced hearing Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Enhanced hearing
120ft., passive Perception 12 120ft., passive Perception 12
Languages: Avalian Core, Common Languages: Avalian Core, Common
Challenge 3 Challenge 3
Spellcasting. Arcane Avali is a 3rd level spellcaster. Its Spellcasting. The Avali bard is a 4th level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Constitution (spell save DC13, +4 spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC13, +4 to
to hit with spell attacks). The following are spells hit with spell attacks). The following spells are
prepared: prepared:
Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, poison spray, Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, minor illusion, vicious
frostbite, ray of frost mockery, mending
1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, expeditious 1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, charm
retreat, sleep, Ice Knife person, detect magic, earth tremor
2nd level (2 slots): gust of wind, darkness 2nd level (4 slots): calm emotions, cloud of daggers,
blindness/deafness, crown of madness
Sorcery Points. Arcane Avali has 3 sorcery points. It 3rd level (2 slots): fear, dispel magic
can spend 1 or more sorcery points as a bonus action
to gain the following benefits: Actions
Heightened Spell. When it casts a spell that forces a Pack Tactics. Avali gain an advantage when attacking
creature to make a saving throw to resist the spell’s within 15ft of another pack or party member.
effects, the Avali can spend 3 sorcery points to give
one target of the spell disadvantage on its first saving Aerogel Blade. Melee, finesse: +2 to hit, reach 5ft. one
throw. target. Hit: 4 (1D4 + 2) piercing, +2 for bleeding
Subtle Spell. When the Avali casts a spell, it can damage per turn.
spend 1 sorcery point to cast the spell with any
somatic or verbal components.
Actions
Pack Tactics. Avali gain an advantage when attacking
within 15ft of another pack or party member.

Aerogel Blade. Melee, finesse: +2 to hit, reach 5ft.

one target. Hit: 4 (1D4 + 2) piercing, +2 for bleeding
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STARBOUND UNIVERSE and creating stations have received the same

treatment, with new beds, chairs, tables, and
appliances all functional and added to the
The Avali race was created as a playable game.
alien race, modded in by RyuujinZERO. A
New materials for the game were also
widespread introduction to the Avali race stems
added based on the Avali lore. Players can
from the Chucklefish video game known as
weave graphene and print orange aerogel.
“Starbound.” You can create a personal Avali
These materials are used to create Avali-specific
character and experience the story and game as
furniture, tools, and weapons. The base game’s
this character. Most interactions with the world
supplies manufacture these materials, so
have been modified to fit the Avali mindset and
finding reliable sources of supply to create Avali
culture. Other aspects of the game have been
décor is not needed. Edible plant materials
left unchanged, such as the story and quests.
were also added to enable Avali to craft specific
Experiencing the story of “Starbound” cuisines.
is the same, regardless of which race you play.
Unlike their base lore, Avali can explore
Your Avali character is a surviving member of
many worlds without needing an environmental
the Galactic Protectorate. You explore a section
protective suit. Protection is tied to the base
of the galaxy to unlock clues to find the boss
game, only necessary to progress the story.
that killed off the Protectorate. The story itself
Avali camps and colonies will often spawn on
is rudimentary. Alongside the main story, short
warm jungles or temperate planets,
escort and fetch quests add more gameplay to
disregarding the temperature. Additionally,
the game. The already established list does
Avali are not bound to their carnivore diets,
quests given by Avali NPCs within “Starbound”
able to consume all base game foodstuffs.
in the base game. Unlike the lore, your Avali is
These deviations are often attributed to their
alone, and you must recruit crew members to
augments, allowing them to live, explore, and
replicate some form of pack.
eat in locations that would otherwise be
Avali-specific gear, buildings, and prohibitive.
objects are added in through the base Ryuujin
mod. Many new clothing and armor apparel
styles have been created for use and wear.
While none of the armor adds new stats to your
character, the gear gives an Avali something to
wear, as the base clothing and armor do not
appear on the Avali. In addition to the apparel,
new placeable blocks and furniture have also
been added to the game. These blocks mimic
some of the artistic styles that Avali have
developed, with sleek and modern stationary
buildings and intricately woven fabrics and
tents. Players can build creations and encounter
generated Avali colonies and outposts on other
planets. In addition, a new spaceship created
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AVALI OUTSIDE OF STARBOUND
Avali have been seen in many video
games and media outside Chucklefish’s
“Starbound” and their origin game, the EA-
Maxis’ “Spore.” The race has been modded or
written in ways to adapt to its new universe.
Many Avali are seen as digital 3D avatars used
for socializing. Arts, books, and other media
sources have also been generated, becoming
popular on the internet. As such, a small
community of dedicated people has gathered,
creating a fandom surrounding the race.
The most significant and most common
form of Avali found outside of “Starbound” is in
the use of 3D avatars. Artists and sculptors have
created a large selection of unique-looking Avali
avatars that are customizable to the individual.
These Avatars are used in multiple forms of
media. Commonly, the Avali avatars are seen in
virtual chat programs, such as VRChat Inc.
“VRChat,” Alpha Blend Interactive’s
“ChilloutVR,” and Frooxius’ “NeosVR.” People
wearing these avatars interact with others
online in a nearly anonymous way. Avali often
gather together in these instances as a common
interest group or even a pseudo-pack. Avatars
are also used in entertainment, with
entertainers wearing the digital avatar and
entertaining others through the internet and
live-action videos, also known as “streaming.”
3D sculptures can also create short films or
movies with avatars to provide additional
entertainment. Sculptures and artists have
created many unique items for Avali avatars to
wear, coupled with unique designs to set each
Avali individual apart.
like Ludeon Studio’s “Rimworld” puts the player
as a colony manager. Avali mods add the race to
the game and item sets that can be used,
complimenting the race. Most other games are
straightforward with their implementation of
the Avali race into the game, with most simply
replacing the primary character model with an
Avali one. While possible, these games lack
feature sets that would make the Avali much
more immersive, such as moving tails and ears.
Tabletop Games have seen some
adoption of the Avali race. The race is
community generated, like a video game mod,
and can be used by anyone. Games such as
Jason Tocci’s “24XX” and Wizards of the Coast’s
“Dungeons and Dragons” have unique statistics
and traits that apply to the race, allowing them
to become more incorporated into the
universe. Unlike video games, these games
usually require a physical presence of all
players, with calculations and role-playing
aspects being more analog.
The small Avali community outside of
the entertainment realm exists today. Initially
formed in the early “Starbound” days, the Avali
community has grown, featuring artists, writers,
musicians, and general fans, all sharing the
same interest in the Avali race. These fans are
found worldwide and from multiple different
backgrounds. The internet has allowed the
community to come together and share their
interests, artworks, and entertainment media.

Videogames that feature playable alien

races will find the Avali race modded into the
game. Games like Paradox’s “Stellaris” allows
players to create a galactic alien empire using
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CHAPTER SUMMARY

The creation of a personal Avali

character is easy to do. Many resources and
artists exist that can make an individual
character come to life. This book reviewed
many vital aspects and traits of the Avali race,
and not all these characteristics have to be
strictly followed. The Avali race and concepts,
as created by RyuujinZERO, are open to many
variations without the need for strict adherence
to the base lore of this book.

Integrating an Avali character or the

entire race into a universe adds a unique set of
challenges to be overcome. The race can fall
into any universe as needed, with ordinarily
only sight adjustments to the race itself. This
book offers some baseline statistics and traits
that Avali must help integrate the race or
character more easily into any universe.

Race has evolved beyond its roots,

finding itself in various mediums. Multiple
entertainment forms exist for Avali. A small
community of fans has formed, creating
multiple universe editions for games,
entertainment, and artworks.
Figure 121 - Misty Jinn playing in a “VRChat” world. 3D
Avatar is the “Jerry’Vali” created by Rai Kitamatsu.
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Todd “To’Vali” Avali
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